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NCT Number: NCT01336647

An Efficacy and Safety Study of Ha44 Gel Administered Topically for the Treatment of Head Lice Infestation

Phase 2 study to assess the safety and effectiveness of a product to treat children and adults with head lice

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Key information

Age range

2 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

Universal BioPharma Research Institute, Inc., Dinuba, California, United States

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 2 years of age or older
  • Body weight of at least 33 pounds
  • Has an active head lice infestation at Day 0. An active infection is defined as at least 3 live lice for the index subject and at least 1 live louse for the other household members
  • Belong to a household of no more than 6 members, except where additional household members are < 2 years of age
  • Belong to a household with an eligible index subject between 2 and 12 years of age with active lice infestation
  • Female subjects must be:
  • of non-childbearing potential (no history of menstrual periods, post-hysterectomy, or, post-menopausal for at least 2 years) OR,
  • if of childbearing potential, must have a negative urine pregnancy test prior to treatment and agree to use a highly effective method of contraception from Day 0 through the Day 14 visit.

Exclusion criteria

  • Had treatment for head lice within 14 days prior to Day 0
  • Has a household member(s) who is infested with lice but is not willing or not eligible for enrollment
  • Has a condition or illness that, in the opinion of the Investigator, may interfere with the study results
  • Has an electrocardiographic abnormality, renal disease or impaired renal function, dermatological disease on the face, scalp, ears or neck, or active ophthalmological disease, moderate or severe scleral injection with conjunctival erythema or purulent discharge or allergic or perennial rhinitis requiring chronic treatment
  • Has been using hormonal contraception for less than 3 months or is pregnant or lactating
  • Has received systemic corticosteroids within 7 days prior to Day 0 or planned while on study
  • Receiving systemic or topical medication, which in the opinion of the Investigator, may interfere with the study results
  • Has received an investigational agent within 30 days prior to Day 0

Treatment and study plan

Group A - Low-Dose Ha44 0.37% w/w

Drug

Low Dose Ha44 Gel applied to scalp and hair for 10 minutes

Group B - High Dose Ha44 Gel 0.74% w/w

Drug

High Dose Ha44 Gel applied to scalp and hair for 10 minutes

Group C - Placebo

Drug

Placebo- vehicle Ha44 Gel without active ingredient applied to scalp and hair for 10 minutes

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of Participants Who Are Lice Free at All Follow-up Visits (Day 1, 7 and 14) Through the Day 14 Visit

    Time frame: Follow up visit at days 1, 7 and 14 days

Secondary outcomes

  1. Safety and Tolerability of Ha44 Gel

    Time frame: From treatment to last visit of the study at 14 days

    The number of subjects with Treatment emergent AEs (TEAEs) related to the study medication will be reported by treatment group.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited

Industry

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2012
First posted
Apr 18, 2011
Registry last updated
Apr 29, 2020

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