Effectiveness of coconut oil in the control of pediculosis capitis in preschoolers in Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico

Effectiveness of coconut oil in the control of pediculosis capitis in preschoolers in Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico: A pilot randomized controlled cluster trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN75546816

Enrollment

600

Registered

2016-11-08

Start date

2015-01-25

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2017-07-03

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Conditions

Pediculosis capitis Infections and Infestations Pediculosis capitis

Interventions

Eight kindergarten's from zone 20 of the Ministry of Education of Guerrero, Acapulco city, are randomised to one of two groups using a computerised random number generator (www.random.org). At baselin

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children attending school the day of the survey 2. Age between four and six years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Preschoolers with serious illnesses such as cancer, immune disease or disability.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pediculosis capitis infestation rate in school children is measured by direct observation in eight areas of 2x2cm on the scalp of each student, at baseline and 17 days.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Pediculosis capitis infestation level in school children is measured by direct observation in eight areas of 2x2cm on the scalp of each student, at baseline and 17 days.	—

Countries

Mexico

Outcome results

None listed

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