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NCT Number: NCT00731718

Control of Head Lice Infestations in Children and Adults

The goal of this study is to see if heated air will kill head lice and their eggs. The treatment visit is approximately 1 hour long with a follow up phone call.

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Key information

Conditions

Pediculosis Ectoparasitic Infestations Infections Lice Infestations Parasitic Diseases Skin Diseases Skin Diseases, Infectious Skin Diseases, Parasitic Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

6 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Larada Sciences,Inc.

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84103, United States

About this study

Head lice strikes fear into the hearts of parents of school age children. Ridding a child of head lice is one of the most frustrating experiences a parent can face.

The objective of this project is to test whether louse desiccation using our prototype is an effective means of controlling head louse infestations in children.

Children age 6 and over are included in this study.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Must be at least 6 years old, male or female Parent to attend treatment Able to comb the hair with no problems

Exclusion criteria

  • Chemical shampoos used within 14 days Open sores or wounds on the scalp Recent head radiation

Treatment and study plan

lousebuster

Device

Subject serves as own control the length of treatment is approximately 30 minutes for full head treatment

Primary outcomes

  1. Efficacy of using heated air to kill head lice and their eggs

    Time frame: Through out

Secondary outcomes

  1. Safety of device

    Time frame: Through out

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Larada Sciences, Inc.

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

Control of Head Lice in Children and Adults

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Aug 11, 2008
Registry last updated
Aug 11, 2008

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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