Title
A Pilot Dose Ranging Study of Spinosad Creme Rinse
Efficacy and Safety of Different Strengths of Spinosad Topical Creme (0%, 0.5%, 1.0% or 2%) in Subjects With Pediculosis Capitis - a Dose Ranging Study
Phase
Phase 2Lead Sponsor
ParaProStudy Type
InterventionalStatus
Completed No Results PostedIndication/Condition
Pediculosis Capitis Head LiceIntervention/Treatment
spinosad ...Study Participants
36A pilot dose ranging study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of different strengths of Spinosad Creme versus a vehicle control.
A Phase 2a, randomized, single investigational site, investigator/evaluator-blind, four-arm, parallel-group, vehicle-controlled, pilot study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of different strengths of Spinosad Creme rinse verses vehicle control.
One or two, 10-minute topical applications (7 days apart)
0.5% Spinosad Creme Rinse: one or two, 10-minute topical applications (7 days apart)
1.0% Spinosad Creme Rinse: one or two, 10-minute topical applications (7 days apart)
2.0% Spinosad Creme Rinse - one or two, 10-minute topical applications (7 days apart)
Inclusion Criteria: Active head lice infestation Male or female, 2 years of age or older Good general health Appropriately signed Informed Consent Subject agreement to not use any other form of lice treatment during the course of the study Subject agreement to not cut or chemically treat their hair between visits Exclusion Criteria: History of irritation or sensitivity to pediculicides or hair care products Individuals with any visible skin/scalp condition that would interfere with the evaluation Individuals previously treated with a pediculicide within 4 weeks prior to study enrollment Individuals using hair dyes, bleaches, permanent waves or relaxing solutions 2 weeks prior to study enrollment Individuals who have participated in any clinical trial within 30 days of enrollment Individuals with family members who were infested with lice but were unwilling or unable to enroll in the study or use a standard course of lice treatment Females who were pregnant or nursing Sexually active females not using effective contraception