Effectiveness of “peganum harmala” in treatment of pediculus capitis

Comparison the effectiveness of herbal product of “peganum harmala” and Permethrin1%in treatment of pediculus capitis patient in referrals to health center of Karaj city.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20170825035890N1

Enrollment

Registered

2018-04-28

Start date

2018-04-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-05-21

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Conditions

Head lice. Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis

Interventions

Intervention 1: In intervention group, two vials each containing 20cc oil esfand is given to be used according to the order. The consumption of oil is such that at the start of treatment 3 days (once

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

2 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of head lice by an expert or doctor at a health center and approved by a researcher Satisfaction of the patient or his parents from entering the plan No drug or treatment for head lice treatment over the past 4 weeks

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnant lady People with skin lesions on the scalp Children under two years old

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Mature nest, lice egg. Timepoint: The first, second, third and eighth day of the onset of treatment. Method of measurement: Mature insect count and lice egg.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMina Maarefvand

Iran University of Medical Sciences

maarefvand@tak.iums.ac.ir+98 21 86701

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026