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Phase 2 N=142 Randomized Quadruple-blind Treatment

An Efficacy and Safety Study of Ha44 Gel Administered Topically for the Treatment of Head Lice Infestation

Pediculosis

Enrolled (actual)
142
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jan 2015
Primary outcome: Primary: Number of Participants Who Are Lice Free at All Follow-up Visits (Day 1, 7 and 14) Through the Day 14 Visit — 31; 42; 11 participants — p=<0.001

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Interventions
Group A - Low-Dose Ha44 0.37% w/w (Drug); Group B - High Dose Ha44 Gel 0.74% w/w (Drug); Group C - Placebo (Drug)
Age
Pediatric, Adult, Older Adult · 2+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
Primary completion
Aug 2011

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Number of Participants Who Are Lice Free at All Follow-up Visits (Day 1, 7 and 14) Through the Day 14 Visit
31; 42; 11 <0.001 sig
SECONDARY
Safety and Tolerability of Ha44 Gel
5; 8; 13

Summary

Phase 2 study to assess the safety and effectiveness of a product to treat children and adults with head lice

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • 2 years of age or older
  • Body weight of at least 33 pounds
  • Has an active head lice infestation at Day 0. An active infection is defined as at least 3 live lice for the index subject and at least 1 live louse for the other household members
  • Belong to a household of no more than 6 members, except where additional household members are < 2 years of age
  • Belong to a household with an eligible index subject between 2 and 12 years of age with active lice infestation
  • Female subjects must be:
  • of non-childbearing potential (no history of menstrual periods, post-hysterectomy, or, post-menopausal for at least 2 years) OR,
  • if of childbearing potential, must have a negative urine pregnancy test prior to treatment and agree to use a highly effective method of contraception from Day 0 through the Day 14 visit.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Had treatment for head lice within 14 days prior to Day 0
  • Has a household member(s) who is infested with lice but is not willing or not eligible for enrollment
  • Has a condition or illness that, in the opinion of the Investigator, may interfere with the study results
  • Has an electrocardiographic abnormality, renal disease or impaired renal function, dermatological disease on the face, scalp, ears or neck, or active ophthalmological disease, moderate or severe scleral injection with conjunctival erythema or purulent discharge or allergic or perennial rhinitis requiring chronic treatment
  • Has been using hormonal contraception for less than 3 months or is pregnant or lactating
  • Has received systemic corticosteroids within 7 days prior to Day 0 or planned while on study
  • Receiving systemic or topical medication, which in the opinion of the Investigator, may interfere with the study results
  • Has received an investigational agent within 30 days prior to Day 0
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01336647). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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