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A Clinical Trial to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of a Water-soluble Head Lice Product.

A Randomized, Controlled, Investigator-Assessor Blinded, Comparative Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of a Water-Soluble Head Lice Suffocation Product (X92001666) vs RID Shampoo (Pyrethrin) in Subjects With Head Lice

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03617926
Enrollment
70
Registered
2018-08-07
Start date
2018-03-07
Completion date
2018-06-30
Last updated
2022-07-05

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Head Lice, Pediculosis Capitis

Brief summary

The present study is set-up to compare in vivo clinical performance and safety of the test product versus an in the US commercially available, pyrethrum-based product (RID® shampoo).

Detailed description

The present study is set-up to compare in vivo clinical performance and safety of the test product versus an in the US commercially available, pyrethrum-based product (RID® shampoo). The study will be performed in subjects ≥2 year of both genders with confirmed diagnosis of head lice infestation. To support safety, local and global tolerability, skin and ocular irritation will be assessed and adverse events (AEs) will be registered.

Interventions

DEVICEX92001666

the X92001666 product is a lotion to be applied on dry hair for 15 minutes and then washed out using shampoo. The product is to be applied on Day 0 and repeated again on Day 7.

Active Comparator: RID shampoo The RID shampoo is to be applied on dry the hair for 10 minutes and then rinsed out with water. the product is to be applied on Day 0 and repeated again on Day 7.

Sponsors

Oystershell NV
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
2 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

1. Gender: male / female. 2. Women of childbearing potential is a premenopausal female that is anatomically and physiologically capable of becoming pregnant following menarche. Female subjects: are women of childbearing potential who test negative for pregnancy and agree to use a reliable method of birth control or remain abstinent during the study. Methods of contraception considered acceptable include oral contraceptives, contraceptive patch, intrauterine device, vaginal ring, diaphragm with contraceptive gel, or condom with contraceptive gel * or are women of non-childbearing potential, defined as: women who have had surgical sterilization (hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy, or tubal ligation), * or women who are ≥60 years of age. 3. Age: ≥ 2 year of age at the time of enrollment. 4. Subject must have an active head lice infestation defined as at least 5 live lice (adults and/or nymphs) and 5 apparently live nits, present on the scalp and/or hair, as determined by a trained evaluator. 5. Subject is in good general health based on medical history. 6. The subject or his/her parent/legal guardian must give written informed consent, after having been oral and written informed about benefits and potential risks of the trial, as well as information regarding the insurance, taken out to cover the subjects participating in the study. A caregiver must sign an informed consent agreement for children not old enough to do so. Children ages 6-18 years of age will be administered a child's assent form. Subject or his/her parent/legal guardian must be capable of understanding and providing written informed consent. 7. Following application and rinsing of the test products, subject agrees not to shampoo, wash, or rinse their hair or scalp until the 24-hour post treatment evaluation has been completed. 8. The subject agrees not to cut or chemically treat their hair while participating in the study. 9. No more than one working male per household may be excluded from evaluation if he is assessed as being lice free by himself or caregiver. 10. Subject agrees to follow all study instructions, including attending all follow-up appointments. 11. Agree to not use any other pediculicides or medicated hair grooming products for the duration of the study (through Day 10 visit). 12. The parent or legal guardian of a child must be willing to have other family members screened for head lice. If other household members are found to have head lice and are eligible, they must be either enrolled in the study OR receive the standard of care at the site and in the same manner as study participants. 13. Have a single place of residence. 14. The subject or his/her parent or legal guardian must give written informed consent, after having been oral and written informed about benefits and potential risks of the trial, as well as details of the insurance taken out to cover the subjects participating in the study 15. Subjects must agree to not use any other ant-lice treatment for the duration of the study

Exclusion criteria

1. Application of any form of head lice treatment, whether prescription or over-the-counter (OTC), or home remedy for 30 days prior to their screening visit (Day 1). 2. Application of any topical medication of any kind on the hair for a period of 48 hours prior to the screening visit. 3. Use of systemic or topical drugs or medications, including systemic antibiotics, which in the opinion of the investigative personnel may interfere with the study results. 4. Known skin allergies, multiple drug allergies or multiple allergies to cosmetic products. 5. History of allergy or hypersensitivity to ragweed, active ingredients or constituents of the test products. 6. Subject with any visible skin/scalp condition at the treatment site which, in the opinion of the investigative personnel, will interfere with the evaluation of the test product. 7. Subjects with chronic scalp disorder. 8. Subject or his/her legal guardian who, in the opinion of the investigative personnel, do not understand the subject requirements for study participations and/or may be likely to exhibit poor compliance with the required visits. 9. Females who are pregnant or nursing. 10. Hair longer than mid-back. 11. Subject suspected or known not to follow instructions 12. Previous participation in this study or participation in any other investigational trial within the preceding 30 days 13. The subject is directly affiliated to the investigator site personnel and/or their immediate families. Immediate family is defined as a spouse, parent, child, or sibling, whether biological or legally adopted 14. The subject is an Oystershell employee or is an employee of a third-party organizations involved in the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Subjects That Are Lice-free After 2 Treatments With Test Product (Including All Baseline Infestations).Day10Clinical efficacy is reflected by the % of subjects that are lice-free after 2 topical applications (at day 0 & day 7 respectively) of the test product. In this analysis, all baseline infestations (mild, moderate, severe) have been included. Assessment is performed at study end (visit 4, day 10). A mild infestation corresponds to 5-9 lice and/or nymphs A moderate infestation corresponds to 10-24 lice and/or nymphs A severe infestation corresponds to 25 or more lice and/or nymphs

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Subjects That Are Lice-free After 2 Treatments With Reference Product (Including All Baseline Infestations).Day 10Clinical efficacy is reflected by the % of subjects that are lice-free after 2 topical applications (at day 0 & day 7 respectively) of the reference product. In this analysis, all baseline infestations (mild, moderate, severe) have been included. Assessment is performed at study end (visit 4, day 10). A mild infestation corresponds to 5-9 lice and/or nymphs A moderate infestation corresponds to 10-24 lice and/or nymphs A severe infestation corresponds to 25 or more lice and/or nymphs
Number of Subjects That Are Lice-free After 2 Treatments With Test Product (Only Mild and Moderate Baseline Infestations).Day 10The % of subjects with a mild (5-9 lice and/or nymphs) and moderate (10-24 lice and/or nymphs) baseline infestation that are lice-free after two topical treatments (day 0 & day 7) with the test product; assessed at study end (visit 4; day 10).
Number of Subjects That Are Lice-free After 2 Treatments With Reference Product (Only Mild and Moderate Baseline Infestations).Day 10The % of subjects with a mild (5-9 lice and/or nymphs) and moderate (10-24 lice and/or nymphs) baseline infestation that are lice-free after two topical treatments (day 0 & day 7) with the reference product; assessed at study end (visit 4; day 10).
Number of Subjects That Are Lice-Free After 1 Treatment With Test Product (All Baseline Infestations).Day 1The % of subjects that are lice-free after one topical treatment with the test product (assessment 24h post treatment), considering all baseline infestations (mild, moderate, severe). A mild infestation corresponds to 5-9 lice and/or nymphs A moderate infestation corresponds to 10-24 lice and/or nymphs A severe infestation corresponds to 25 or more lice and/or nymphs
Number of Subjects That Are Lice-free After 1 Treatment With Reference Product (All Baseline Infestations).Day 1The % of subjects that are lice-free after one topical treatment with the reference product (assessment 24h post treatment), considering all baseline infestations (mild, moderate, severe). A mild infestation corresponds to 5-9 lice and/or nymphs A moderate infestation corresponds to 10-24 lice and/or nymphs A severe infestation corresponds to 25 or more lice and/or nymphs
Effect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pruritus (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Day 0, Day 1, Day 7, Day10The occurrence and degree of pruritus is rated by the blinded clinical investigator at each visit, using the following scores: none (best outcome), mild, moderate, and severe (worst outcome). None: the scalp does not itch; Mild: occasional episodes of itching, not bothersome; Moderate: frequent, several times a day, bothersome; Severe: nearly constant, frequent scratching, very bothersome.
Effect of Both Investigational Treatments on Paraesthesia (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Day 0, Day 1, Day 7, Day10The occurrence and degree of paraesthesia (tingling or prickling sensation) is rated by the blinded clinical investigator at each visit, using the following scores: none (best outcome), mild, moderate, and severe (worst outcome). None: no tingling or prickling sensation; Mild: occasional tingling or prickling sensation; Moderate: frequent tingling or prickling sensation; Severe: nearly constant tingling or prickling sensation
Effect of Both Investigational Treatments on Skin Erythema (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Day 0, Day 1, Day 7, Day10The occurrence and degree of skin erythema (redness of the scalp) is rated by the blinded clinical investigator at each visit, using the following scores: none (best outcome), mild, moderate, and severe (worst outcome). None: no redness of the scalp; Mild: faint, barely perceptible erythema with limited distribution; Moderate: diffuse pink areas of scalp are readily visible; Severe: large areas of the scalp are red.
Effect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pyroderma (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Day 0, Day 1, Day 7, Day10The occurrence and degree of pyroderma (sores filled with clear fluid, pus or crusting) is rated by the blinded clinical investigator at each visit, using the following scores: none (best outcome), mild, moderate, and severe (worst outcome). None: no lesions visible on the scalp; Mild: one or two lesions visible with crusting or other evidence of infection; Moderate: presence of more than two lesions with crusting or other evidence of infection, but not generalized across the scalp; Severe: lesions with crusting or other evidence of infection, involving most of the scalp.
Effect of Both Investigational Treatments on Eye Irritation, as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Day 0, Day 1, Day 7, Day10The occurrence and degree of eye irritation (stinging, burning sensation, and/or pain) is rated by the blinded clinical investigator at each visit, using the following scores: none (best outcome), mild, moderate, and severe (worst outcome). None: no stinging, burning or pain Mild: slight mild stinging, burning or pain Moderate: moderate stinging, burning or pain Severe: severe stinging, burning or pain
Global Tolerability, Evaluated at Study End (Visit 4, Day 10)Day 10Global tolerability is defined as the general well-being and comfort of the subjects. This parameter is assessed at day 10 in subjects, treated with either test product or reference product, respectively. The subject is asked to score his general feeling at study end and must provide a justification for his/her answer. Scoring was performed as follows: very good (best case), good, moderate, or poor (worst case).
Effect of Both Investigational Treatments on Scalp Excoriation (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Day 0, Day 1, Day 7, Day10The occurrence and degree of scalp excoriation (breaking of the skin, usually caused by scratching) is rated by the blinded clinical investigator at each visit, using the following scores: none (best outcome), mild, moderate, and severe (worst outcome). None: no broken skin on the scalp; Mild: one or two areas on the scalp on which skin is broken; Moderate: more than two separate areas of the scalp with broken skin but not generalized across the scalp; Severe: widespread breaking of the skin involving most of the scalp.

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
Assessment of Adverse Events Occurring After 1 and 2 Treatments With Both Investigational Products.Study period (10 days) + in case of adverse events: clinical staff will monitor the trial subject's safety from the occurrence of an AE until recovery, return to baseline or a stable state will be achieved.Recording Adverse Events and investigating the relationship with the treatment. At each visit (D0: first treatment; D1: 24h post-treatment assessment; D7: second treatment; D10: final assessment), the clinical staff is recording adverse events (if any) and evaluates the correlation with the treatment.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Test Product
Water-based lotion (medical device)
35
Reference
RID Shampoo
35
Total70

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicTest ProductTotalReference
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
27 Participants56 Participants29 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
8 Participants14 Participants6 Participants
Age, Continuous
Years
15.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.3
14.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.7
13.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.9
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
35 Participants68 Participants33 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants2 Participants2 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Patients with at least 5 head lice and 5 living nits35 Participants70 Participants35 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
35 Participants70 Participants35 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
35 Participants70 Participants35 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
32 Participants65 Participants33 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
3 Participants5 Participants2 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 350 / 35
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 350 / 35
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 350 / 35

Outcome results

Primary

Number of Subjects That Are Lice-free After 2 Treatments With Test Product (Including All Baseline Infestations).

Clinical efficacy is reflected by the % of subjects that are lice-free after 2 topical applications (at day 0 & day 7 respectively) of the test product. In this analysis, all baseline infestations (mild, moderate, severe) have been included. Assessment is performed at study end (visit 4, day 10). A mild infestation corresponds to 5-9 lice and/or nymphs A moderate infestation corresponds to 10-24 lice and/or nymphs A severe infestation corresponds to 25 or more lice and/or nymphs

Time frame: Day10

Population: In the first analysis, all subjects treated with the test product (n=35), have been analyzed (no correction for re-infestation). In a second analysis, a correction for re-infestation, defined as (1) no adult lice or third-stage nymphs present following the first treatment, and (2) no more than two adult lice or third-stage nymphs found on day 10, has been performed. Results are indicated in the table below.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Test ProductNumber of Subjects That Are Lice-free After 2 Treatments With Test Product (Including All Baseline Infestations).Number of lice-free subjects (uncorrected for re-infestation)30 Participants
Test ProductNumber of Subjects That Are Lice-free After 2 Treatments With Test Product (Including All Baseline Infestations).Number of lice-free subjects (corrected for re-infestation)30 Participants
Comparison: Efficacy analyses is performed on the ITT population (all subjects who were included and randomized in the study, with available baseline value of the primary endpoint and at least one follow-up visit). All statistical tests are performed at a 5% level of significance. The aim of this analysis is to show superiority for the cure rate of the test product versus a predefined limit of 70%. The following null hypothesis will be tested: H0, prim: pT - pR = 0 and Ha: pT - pR \> 15%~Ip-value: 0.023Chi-squared
Secondary

Effect of Both Investigational Treatments on Eye Irritation, as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.

The occurrence and degree of eye irritation (stinging, burning sensation, and/or pain) is rated by the blinded clinical investigator at each visit, using the following scores: none (best outcome), mild, moderate, and severe (worst outcome). None: no stinging, burning or pain Mild: slight mild stinging, burning or pain Moderate: moderate stinging, burning or pain Severe: severe stinging, burning or pain

Time frame: Day 0, Day 1, Day 7, Day10

Population: Concerns a safety parameter. The safety set/population consists of all subjects who were randomised and exposed to study medication. The table below shows the total number of participants in each test group, experiencing mild to severe eye irritation (combined), at the different evaluation time points.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Eye Irritation, as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Eye irritation D0 post-treatment0 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Eye Irritation, as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Eye irritation D7 pre-treatment0 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Eye Irritation, as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Eye irritation D7 post-treatment0 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Eye Irritation, as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Eye irritation D0 pre-treatment0 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Eye Irritation, as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Eye irritation D100 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Eye Irritation, as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Eye irritation D10 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Eye Irritation, as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Eye irritation D100 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Eye Irritation, as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Eye irritation D0 pre-treatment0 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Eye Irritation, as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Eye irritation D0 post-treatment0 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Eye Irritation, as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Eye irritation D10 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Eye Irritation, as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Eye irritation D7 post-treatment0 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Eye Irritation, as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Eye irritation D7 pre-treatment0 Participants
Secondary

Effect of Both Investigational Treatments on Paraesthesia (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.

The occurrence and degree of paraesthesia (tingling or prickling sensation) is rated by the blinded clinical investigator at each visit, using the following scores: none (best outcome), mild, moderate, and severe (worst outcome). None: no tingling or prickling sensation; Mild: occasional tingling or prickling sensation; Moderate: frequent tingling or prickling sensation; Severe: nearly constant tingling or prickling sensation

Time frame: Day 0, Day 1, Day 7, Day10

Population: Concerns a safety parameter. The safety set/population consists of all subjects who were randomised and exposed to study medication. The table below shows the total number of participants in each test group, experiencing mild to severe paraesthesia (combined), at the different evaluation time points.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Paraesthesia (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Paraesthesia D0 pre-treatment0 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Paraesthesia (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Paraesthesia D0 post-treatment0 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Paraesthesia (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Paraesthesia D10 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Paraesthesia (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Paraesthesia D7 pre-treatment0 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Paraesthesia (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Paraesthesia D7 post-treatment0 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Paraesthesia (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Paraesthesia D100 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Paraesthesia (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Paraesthesia D7 post-treatment0 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Paraesthesia (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Paraesthesia D0 pre-treatment0 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Paraesthesia (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Paraesthesia D7 pre-treatment0 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Paraesthesia (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Paraesthesia D0 post-treatment0 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Paraesthesia (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Paraesthesia D100 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Paraesthesia (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Paraesthesia D10 Participants
Secondary

Effect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pruritus (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.

The occurrence and degree of pruritus is rated by the blinded clinical investigator at each visit, using the following scores: none (best outcome), mild, moderate, and severe (worst outcome). None: the scalp does not itch; Mild: occasional episodes of itching, not bothersome; Moderate: frequent, several times a day, bothersome; Severe: nearly constant, frequent scratching, very bothersome.

Time frame: Day 0, Day 1, Day 7, Day10

Population: Concerns a safety parameter. The safety set/population consists of all subjects who were randomised and exposed to study medication. The table below shows the total number of participants in each test group, experiencing mild to severe pruritus (combined), at the different evaluation time points.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pruritus (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Pruritus D0 pre-treatment27 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pruritus (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Pruritus D0 post-treatment14 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pruritus (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Pruritus D18 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pruritus (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Pruritus D7 pre-treatment9 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pruritus (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Pruritus D7 post-treatment4 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pruritus (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Pruritus D107 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pruritus (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Pruritus D7 post-treatment3 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pruritus (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Pruritus D0 pre-treatment24 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pruritus (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Pruritus D7 pre-treatment8 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pruritus (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Pruritus D0 post-treatment13 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pruritus (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Pruritus D105 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pruritus (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Pruritus D15 Participants
Secondary

Effect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pyroderma (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.

The occurrence and degree of pyroderma (sores filled with clear fluid, pus or crusting) is rated by the blinded clinical investigator at each visit, using the following scores: none (best outcome), mild, moderate, and severe (worst outcome). None: no lesions visible on the scalp; Mild: one or two lesions visible with crusting or other evidence of infection; Moderate: presence of more than two lesions with crusting or other evidence of infection, but not generalized across the scalp; Severe: lesions with crusting or other evidence of infection, involving most of the scalp.

Time frame: Day 0, Day 1, Day 7, Day10

Population: Concerns a safety parameter. The safety set/population consists of all subjects who were randomised and exposed to study medication. The table below shows the total number of participants in each test group, experiencing mild to severe pyroderma (combined), at the different evaluation time points.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pyroderma (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Pyroderma D0 pre-treatment0 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pyroderma (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Pyroderma D0 post-treatment0 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pyroderma (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Pyroderma D10 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pyroderma (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Pyroderma D7 pre-treatment0 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pyroderma (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Pyroderma D7 post-treatment0 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pyroderma (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Pyroderma D100 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pyroderma (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Pyroderma D7 post-treatment0 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pyroderma (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Pyroderma D0 pre-treatment1 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pyroderma (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Pyroderma D7 pre-treatment0 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pyroderma (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Pyroderma D0 post-treatment0 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pyroderma (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Pyroderma D100 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pyroderma (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Pyroderma D10 Participants
Secondary

Effect of Both Investigational Treatments on Scalp Excoriation (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.

The occurrence and degree of scalp excoriation (breaking of the skin, usually caused by scratching) is rated by the blinded clinical investigator at each visit, using the following scores: none (best outcome), mild, moderate, and severe (worst outcome). None: no broken skin on the scalp; Mild: one or two areas on the scalp on which skin is broken; Moderate: more than two separate areas of the scalp with broken skin but not generalized across the scalp; Severe: widespread breaking of the skin involving most of the scalp.

Time frame: Day 0, Day 1, Day 7, Day10

Population: Concerns a safety parameter. The safety set/population consists of all subjects who were randomised and exposed to study medication. The table below shows the total number of participants in each test group, experiencing mild to severe scalp excoriation (combined), at the different evaluation time points.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Scalp Excoriation (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Scalp Excoriation D0 pre-treatment0 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Scalp Excoriation (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Scalp Excoriation D0 post-treatment0 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Scalp Excoriation (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Scalp Excoriation D10 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Scalp Excoriation (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Scalp Excoriation D7 pre-treatment0 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Scalp Excoriation (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Scalp Excoriation D7 post-treatment0 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Scalp Excoriation (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Scalp Excoriation D100 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Scalp Excoriation (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Scalp Excoriation D7 post-treatment0 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Scalp Excoriation (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Scalp Excoriation D0 pre-treatment0 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Scalp Excoriation (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Scalp Excoriation D7 pre-treatment0 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Scalp Excoriation (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Scalp Excoriation D0 post-treatment0 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Scalp Excoriation (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Scalp Excoriation D100 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Scalp Excoriation (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Scalp Excoriation D10 Participants
Secondary

Effect of Both Investigational Treatments on Skin Erythema (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.

The occurrence and degree of skin erythema (redness of the scalp) is rated by the blinded clinical investigator at each visit, using the following scores: none (best outcome), mild, moderate, and severe (worst outcome). None: no redness of the scalp; Mild: faint, barely perceptible erythema with limited distribution; Moderate: diffuse pink areas of scalp are readily visible; Severe: large areas of the scalp are red.

Time frame: Day 0, Day 1, Day 7, Day10

Population: Concerns a safety parameter. The safety set/population consists of all subjects who were randomised and exposed to study medication. The table below shows the total number of participants in each test group, experiencing mild to severe skin erythema (combined), at the different evaluation time points.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Skin Erythema (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Skin erythema D7 pre-treatment0 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Skin Erythema (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Skin erythema D10 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Skin Erythema (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Skin erythema D7 post-treatment0 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Skin Erythema (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Skin erythema D0 post-treatment0 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Skin Erythema (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Skin erythema D100 Participants
Test ProductEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Skin Erythema (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Skin erythema D0 pre-treatment0 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Skin Erythema (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Skin erythema D100 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Skin Erythema (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Skin erythema D0 pre-treatment1 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Skin Erythema (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Skin erythema D11 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Skin Erythema (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Skin erythema D7 pre-treatment0 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Skin Erythema (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Skin erythema D7 post-treatment0 Participants
ReferenceEffect of Both Investigational Treatments on Skin Erythema (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Skin erythema D0 post-treatment1 Participants
Secondary

Global Tolerability, Evaluated at Study End (Visit 4, Day 10)

Global tolerability is defined as the general well-being and comfort of the subjects. This parameter is assessed at day 10 in subjects, treated with either test product or reference product, respectively. The subject is asked to score his general feeling at study end and must provide a justification for his/her answer. Scoring was performed as follows: very good (best case), good, moderate, or poor (worst case).

Time frame: Day 10

Population: All subjects that have been treated at D0 \& D7 with test or reference product, respectively.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Test ProductGlobal Tolerability, Evaluated at Study End (Visit 4, Day 10)Very good23 Participants
Test ProductGlobal Tolerability, Evaluated at Study End (Visit 4, Day 10)Good12 Participants
ReferenceGlobal Tolerability, Evaluated at Study End (Visit 4, Day 10)Very good17 Participants
ReferenceGlobal Tolerability, Evaluated at Study End (Visit 4, Day 10)Good18 Participants
Secondary

Number of Subjects That Are Lice-free After 1 Treatment With Reference Product (All Baseline Infestations).

The % of subjects that are lice-free after one topical treatment with the reference product (assessment 24h post treatment), considering all baseline infestations (mild, moderate, severe). A mild infestation corresponds to 5-9 lice and/or nymphs A moderate infestation corresponds to 10-24 lice and/or nymphs A severe infestation corresponds to 25 or more lice and/or nymphs

Time frame: Day 1

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Test ProductNumber of Subjects That Are Lice-free After 1 Treatment With Reference Product (All Baseline Infestations).21 Participants
Secondary

Number of Subjects That Are Lice-Free After 1 Treatment With Test Product (All Baseline Infestations).

The % of subjects that are lice-free after one topical treatment with the test product (assessment 24h post treatment), considering all baseline infestations (mild, moderate, severe). A mild infestation corresponds to 5-9 lice and/or nymphs A moderate infestation corresponds to 10-24 lice and/or nymphs A severe infestation corresponds to 25 or more lice and/or nymphs

Time frame: Day 1

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Test ProductNumber of Subjects That Are Lice-Free After 1 Treatment With Test Product (All Baseline Infestations).30 Participants
Secondary

Number of Subjects That Are Lice-free After 2 Treatments With Reference Product (Including All Baseline Infestations).

Clinical efficacy is reflected by the % of subjects that are lice-free after 2 topical applications (at day 0 & day 7 respectively) of the reference product. In this analysis, all baseline infestations (mild, moderate, severe) have been included. Assessment is performed at study end (visit 4, day 10). A mild infestation corresponds to 5-9 lice and/or nymphs A moderate infestation corresponds to 10-24 lice and/or nymphs A severe infestation corresponds to 25 or more lice and/or nymphs

Time frame: Day 10

Population: In the first analysis, all subjects treated with the reference product (n=35), have been analyzed (no correction for re-infestation). In a second analysis, a correction for re-infestation, defined as (1) no adult lice or third-stage nymphs present following the first treatment, and (2) no more than two adult lice or third-stage nymphs found on day 10, has been performed. Results are indicated in the table below.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Test ProductNumber of Subjects That Are Lice-free After 2 Treatments With Reference Product (Including All Baseline Infestations).Number of lice-free subjects (corrected for re-infestation)13 Participants
Test ProductNumber of Subjects That Are Lice-free After 2 Treatments With Reference Product (Including All Baseline Infestations).Number of lice-free subjects (uncorrected for re-infestation)13 Participants
Secondary

Number of Subjects That Are Lice-free After 2 Treatments With Reference Product (Only Mild and Moderate Baseline Infestations).

The % of subjects with a mild (5-9 lice and/or nymphs) and moderate (10-24 lice and/or nymphs) baseline infestation that are lice-free after two topical treatments (day 0 & day 7) with the reference product; assessed at study end (visit 4; day 10).

Time frame: Day 10

Population: 33 subjects with mild to moderate infestation, treated with reference product, have been included in this analysis. Subjects with severe infestation (\>25 lice; n=2) were excluded.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Test ProductNumber of Subjects That Are Lice-free After 2 Treatments With Reference Product (Only Mild and Moderate Baseline Infestations).13 Participants
Secondary

Number of Subjects That Are Lice-free After 2 Treatments With Test Product (Only Mild and Moderate Baseline Infestations).

The % of subjects with a mild (5-9 lice and/or nymphs) and moderate (10-24 lice and/or nymphs) baseline infestation that are lice-free after two topical treatments (day 0 & day 7) with the test product; assessed at study end (visit 4; day 10).

Time frame: Day 10

Population: 28 subjects with light to moderate infestation (5-25 lice) and treated with test product have been included in this analysis. Subjects with severe infestation (\>25 lice; n=7) were excluded.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Test ProductNumber of Subjects That Are Lice-free After 2 Treatments With Test Product (Only Mild and Moderate Baseline Infestations).25 Participants
Other Pre-specified

Assessment of Adverse Events Occurring After 1 and 2 Treatments With Both Investigational Products.

Recording Adverse Events and investigating the relationship with the treatment. At each visit (D0: first treatment; D1: 24h post-treatment assessment; D7: second treatment; D10: final assessment), the clinical staff is recording adverse events (if any) and evaluates the correlation with the treatment.

Time frame: Study period (10 days) + in case of adverse events: clinical staff will monitor the trial subject's safety from the occurrence of an AE until recovery, return to baseline or a stable state will be achieved.

Population: All subjects that have been exposed to at least 1 treatment (either test product or reference).

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Test ProductAssessment of Adverse Events Occurring After 1 and 2 Treatments With Both Investigational Products.All-cause mortality0 Participants
Test ProductAssessment of Adverse Events Occurring After 1 and 2 Treatments With Both Investigational Products.Serious Adverse Events0 Participants
Test ProductAssessment of Adverse Events Occurring After 1 and 2 Treatments With Both Investigational Products.Other Adverse Events (Not including serious AE)0 Participants
ReferenceAssessment of Adverse Events Occurring After 1 and 2 Treatments With Both Investigational Products.All-cause mortality0 Participants
ReferenceAssessment of Adverse Events Occurring After 1 and 2 Treatments With Both Investigational Products.Serious Adverse Events0 Participants
ReferenceAssessment of Adverse Events Occurring After 1 and 2 Treatments With Both Investigational Products.Other Adverse Events (Not including serious AE)0 Participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 4, 2026