Determining the frequency of head lice infestation (Pediculosis humanus capitis) and its influencing factors and evaluating the therapeutic effect of 1% permethrin shampoo and 4% dimethicone lotion in elementary school girls

Comparison of the effectiveness of 1% permethrin shampoo and 4% dimethicone lotion and their effects on head lice in female elementary school students

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20201223049807N1

Enrollment

Registered

2025-10-25

Start date

2025-10-12

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-12-08

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Conditions

Pediculosis. Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis

Interventions

Intervention group:.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

7 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Sex Elementary School Location[k Parental education Age Hair size Hair type Economic situation Previous pollution status Educational background Number of family members History of using shared devices Type of shampoo Treatment outcome

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Male gender Middle School Age over 12 years

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Live lice and eggs2. Timepoint: 2Weeks. Method of measurement: Examination.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAmirhossin zahirnia

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

a_zahmirnia@yahoo.co+98 918 811 5375

Outcome results

None listed

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