Efficacy and Safety of Licefreee Spray Against Nix 1% Permethrin

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2011-12-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Licefreee Spray in eradicating head lice as compared to Nix, both are available over-the-counter lice treatments.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: South Florida Family Health and Research Centers
• Treatments: Permethrin

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Must be 4 years of age or older

• Must have an active head lice infestation of at least 10 lice and viable nits

• Agree not used any other pediculicides or medicated products during the study

• Agree not to use a nit comb during the study

• Must have a single place of residence

Exclusion Criteria:

• Used any form of head lice treatment, prescription, OTC or home remedy for at least four weeks prior to their visit

• Used topical medication of any kind on the hair for a period of 48 hours prior to visit

• Individuals receiving systemic, topical drugs or medications which may interfere with the study results

• Has a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to ragweed or any ingredient in either test products

• Individuals with any visible skin/scalp condition at the treatment site which, in the opinion of the investigator, will interfere with the evaluation

• Females who are pregnant or nursing