Effect of Dimethicone and Permethrin in the treatment of head lice

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Dimeticone Lotion and 1% Permethrin Shampoo for the Treatment of Head Lice in Clients to Health Centers

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20181209041895N1

Enrollment

100

Registered

2023-08-23

Start date

2019-01-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-10-16

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Conditions

Pediculosis. Pediculosis and phthiriasis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Dimethicone lotion 4% (Sepidaj company) was used, and training on how to use it correctly was provided by the research team specifically and in training classes (2

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

6 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Having a file in health centers in Ardabil city Lice sufferers based on the observation of nit or lice The informed consent of the individual to study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals who are pregnant and breastfeeding Individuals with chronic scalp disease Individuals who have used anti-lice products or hair dyes and hair curlers in the last 2 weeks. Individuals who have used any type of treatment to get rid of lice in the last month. Individuals who have taken antibiotics in the last two weeks

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Hair type, volume, and length, as well as intensity of infestation. Timepoint: Before intervention and 2 months after intervention. Method of measurement: Observation.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactEslam Moradiasl

Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

moradiasl83@yahoo.com+98 45 3353 3775

Outcome results

None listed

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