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NCT Number: NCT00963508

Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of a Novel Malathion Formulation in Patients 2 Years and Older With Head Lice

In this study, Malathion Gel 0.5% will be compared to Nix (permethrin 1%) as a treatment for head lice in patients 2 years of age and older. Malathion Gel 0.5% is a new formulation of an established head lice treatment. The new formulation has been evaluated in 2 previous studies of patients 2 years of age and older.

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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

2 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

Primary location

Investigator Site, Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States

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About this study

This is a Phase III, multi-center, investigator-blinded, two-arm, randomized, parallel group study, evaluating the safety and efficacy of a Malathion Gel, 0.5% formulation, manufactured by Taro. The objective is to show superiority of the novel product to an active control, Nix® Crème Rinse, manufactured by Insight Pharmaceuticals.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Confirmed active head lice infestation

Exclusion criteria

  • Allergy to pediculicides or hair care products
  • Scalp conditions other than head lice
  • Previous head lice treatment within the past 4 weeks
  • Current antibiotic treatment

Treatment and study plan

Malathion gel 0.5%

Drug

Malathion gel 0.5% applied to scalp for 30 minutes. May be repeated in 1 week if head lice are still present.

Permethrin 1% rinse (Nix Crème)

Drug

Permethrin 1% shampooed into scalp for 10 minutes. May be repeated in 1 week if head head lice are still present.

Primary outcomes

  1. Proportion of Index Subjects Free of Any Lice 14 Days After Their Last Treatment in the Modified ITT (LOCF)

    Time frame: 3 weeks

    The primary efficacy variable was the proportion of index subjects who were considered a Treatment Success 14 days after their last treatment (Day 14 visit if only treated on Day 1, Day 21 visit if treated on Day 1 and Day 7)

    Treatment Success in the Efficacy ITT (LOCF)

    index subjects: 150 from 403 randomized (the youngest subject in the household that met the index case criteria (having nits and at least 3 live lice))

Secondary outcomes

  1. Proportion of Subjects Who Were Considered a Treatment Success 14 Days After Their First Treatment in the Modified ITT (LOCF).

    Time frame: 3 weeks

    The secondary efficacy variable was the proportion of subjects who were considered a Treatment Success 14 days after their first treatment.

    Treatment Success in the Efficacy ITT (LOCF)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

A Multi-Center Phase III Study to Evaluate Malathion Gel 0.5% Formulation, for the Control of Head Lice in Pediatric Subjects and Adult Subjects With Pediculosis Capitis

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2010
First posted
Aug 21, 2009
Registry last updated
Jun 13, 2014

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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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