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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
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Malathion gel 0.5% and Permethrin 1% rinse for Pediculosis. Completed, enrolled 254 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
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.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Malathion gel 0.5% applied to scalp for 30 minutes. May be repeated in 1 week if head lice are still present.
Permethrin 1% shampooed into scalp for 10 minutes. May be repeated in 1 week if head lice are still present.