Head louse infestation (pediculosis capitis) Infections and Infestations
Conditions
Interventions
Elimax shampoo and placebo shampoo. Both preparations will be applied in the same way as a conventional hair washing shampoo by the parent/carer. All participants are first treated using Elimax lotion
Sponsors
Oystershell NV
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Potential participants attending school with no upper age limit, although they must be the youngest qualifying member of the household 2. Potential participants who upon examination, are confirmed to be at risk of infestation with head lice 3. Potential participants who give written informed consent, or if the participant is under 16 years of age whose parent/guardian gives written informed consent to participate in the study 4. Potential participants who will be available for home visits by MEC study team members over the 13 weeks of the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Potential participants with a known sensitivity to sesame, sesame oil, any of the ingredients in Elimax shampoo, Elimax lotion or the placebo shampoo preparations 2. Potential participants with a secondary bacterial infection of the scalp (e.g. impetigo) or who have a long term scalp condition (e.g. psoriasis of the scalp) 3. Pregnant or nursing mothers 4. Potential participants who have participated in another clinical study within 1 month before entry to this study 5. Potential participants who have already participated in this clinical study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time to first infestation of head lice during the six week period of treatment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary endpoints are: 1. Whether an infestation occurred during either of the the six week treatment periods (active or placebo) 2. The number of infestations occurring during either of the treatment periods | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed