Investigating the effect of an oil product containing essential oils of two plants and oregano on treatment-resistant head lice

Evaluation of the Effect of Topical Herbal Product Based on Olive Oil and Dietary Recommendations Based on Persian Medical Resources in Patients with Resistant Head Lice Treatment

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20240501061615N1

Enrollment

Registered

2024-08-26

Start date

2024-09-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-09-16

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Conditions

Pediculus humanus capitis. Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis Head-louse infestation

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group1:An oily herbal product containing the essential oils of two plants, Myrtus and oregano, will be taken topically three times at intervals of seven days. The hair is

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

6 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Female children with head lice who have not improved with two consecutive courses of treatment Parents' willingness to cooperate in the plan Insensitivity to plant essential oils Accessibility during research Age 6 to 12 years old No history of asthma, allergies and skin allergies according to the parents' report Absence of chronic skin disease

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Allergy history Reluctance to cooperate Allergy to oregano and myrtle

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The rate of complete recovery based on examination, visual visit, observation of the intention or adult lice and a questionnaire to determine the severity of the infestation. Timepoint: Examinations are generally performed 4 times upon arrival and on days 7, 14 and 21. Method of measurement: The rate of complete recovery based on examination, visual visit, observation of the intention or adult lice and a questionnaire to determine the severity of the infestation.	—

Measure

Time frame

The rate of complete recovery based on examination, visual visit, observation of the intention or adult lice and a questionnaire to determine the severity of the infestation. Timepoint: Examinations are generally performed 4 times upon arrival and on days 7, 14 and 21. Method of measurement: The rate of complete recovery based on examination, visual visit, observation of the intention or adult lice and a questionnaire to determine the severity of the infestation.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Checking the severity of itching. Timepoint: Examinations are generally performed 4 times on arrival and on days 7, 14 and 21. Method of measurement: By completing the questionnaire.;Examination of dryness in order to check complications. Timepoint: Examinations are generally performed 4 times on arrival and on days 7, 14 and 21. Method of measurement: By completing the questionnaire.;Check for redness to check for complications. Timepoint: Examinations are generally performed 4 times on arrival and on days 7, 14 and 21. Method of measurement: By completing the questionnaire.;Examination of skin irritation in order to investigate complications. Timepoint: Examinations are generally performed 4 times on arrival and on days 7, 14 and 21. Method of measurement: By completing the questionnaire.	—

Measure

Time frame

Checking the severity of itching. Timepoint: Examinations are generally performed 4 times on arrival and on days 7, 14 and 21. Method of measurement: By completing the questionnaire.;Examination of dryness in order to check complications. Timepoint: Examinations are generally performed 4 times on arrival and on days 7, 14 and 21. Method of measurement: By completing the questionnaire.;Check for redness to check for complications. Timepoint: Examinations are generally performed 4 times on arrival and on days 7, 14 and 21. Method of measurement: By completing the questionnaire.;Examination of skin irritation in order to investigate complications. Timepoint: Examinations are generally performed 4 times on arrival and on days 7, 14 and 21. Method of measurement: By completing the questionnaire.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMirshahi Afsaneh

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

mirshahia5@mums.ac.ir+98 51 3854 3031

Outcome results

None listed

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