Efficacy and Safety of Summers Non-Pesticide Lice Asphyxiator (L.A.)for the Treatment of Head Lice.

Summary

This is a multi-center, randomized, double blind, vehicle controlled, study designed to evaluate the pediculicidal activity of Summers 5% L.A. compared to a vehicle control.

Timeline

Start

2006-01

Primary completion

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Completion

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Outcome

Met primary endpoint

paper It proved to be safe and effective (p < 0.001) for treatment of head lice PMID 20199404 ↗

Publications

• Meinking TL, Villar ME, Vicaria M, Eyerdam DH, Paquet D, Mertz-Rivera K, Rivera HF, Hiriart J, Reyna S. The clinical trials supporting benzyl alcohol lotion 5% (Ulesfia): a safe and effective topical treatment for head lice (pediculosis humanus capitis). Pediatr Dermatol. 2010 Jan-Feb;27(1):19-24. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2009.01059.x.

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