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

This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
Information provided by:
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00927472
First received: June 23, 2009
Last updated: September 22, 2010
Last verified: September 2010
History of Changes
  Purpose

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.


Condition Intervention Phase
Pediculosis
 Drug: Malathion gel 0.5%
Drug: Permethrin 1% rinse
 Phase 3

Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: A Multi-Center Phase III Study to Evaluate Ovide Lotion 0.5% Formulation, for the Control of Head Lice in Pediatric Subjects and Adult Subjects With Pediculosis Capitis

Resource links provided by NLM:

MedlinePlus related topics: Lice
U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by Taro Pharmaceuticals USA:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Proportion of subjects free of any of lice [ Time Frame: 3 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Secondary Outcome Measures:
  • Tolerability of treatment [ Time Frame: 3 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]

Enrollment: 95
Study Start Date: August 2009
Study Completion Date: June 2010
Primary Completion Date: May 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Arms Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Malathion Gel
Malathion gel 0.5% 30 minute application
 Drug: Malathion gel 0.5%
Malathion gel 0.5% applied to scalp for 30 minutes. May be repeated in 1 week if head lice are still present.
Active Comparator: Nix Creme Rinse
Nix applied to scalp for 10 minutes
 Drug: Permethrin 1% rinse
Permethrin 1% shampooed into scalp for 10 minutes. May be repeated in 1 week if head lice are still present.
Other Name: Nix Creme Rinse

Detailed Description:

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.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   2 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

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
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00927472

Locations
United States, Arkansas
Children's Investigational Research Program, LLC (CHIRP)
Bentonville, Arkansas, United States, 72712
Harvey Pediatrics, PLLC
Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States, 72401
Sponsors and Collaborators
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Bryan Harvey, MD Harvey Pediatrics
  More Information

Publications:

Responsible Party: Medical Director, Taro Pharmaceuticals USA
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00927472     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: MALG-0817
Study First Received: June 23, 2009
Last Updated: September 22, 2010
Health Authority: United States: Food and Drug Administration

Keywords provided by Taro Pharmaceuticals USA:
Head Lice

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Lice Infestations
Ectoparasitic Infestations
Skin Diseases, Parasitic
Parasitic Diseases
Skin Diseases, Infectious
Skin Diseases
Malathion
Permethrin
 Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Pharmacologic Actions
Cholinergic Agents
Neurotransmitter Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs

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