Official Title

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

    Phase 2
  • Study Type

    Interventional
  • Intervention/Treatment

    abametapir ...
  • Study Participants

    142
Phase 2 study to assess the safety and effectiveness of a product to treat children and adults with head lice
Study Started
Apr 30
2011
Primary Completion
Aug 31
2011
Study Completion
Mar 31
2012
Results Posted
Jan 19
2015
Estimate
Last Update
Apr 29
2020

Drug Group A - Low-Dose Ha44 0.37% w/w

Low Dose Ha44 Gel applied to scalp and hair for 10 minutes

Drug Group B - High Dose Ha44 Gel 0.74% w/w

High Dose Ha44 Gel applied to scalp and hair for 10 minutes

Drug Group C - Placebo

Placebo- vehicle Ha44 Gel without active ingredient applied to scalp and hair for 10 minutes

Group A Experimental

Group A Low-Dose Ha44 Gel 0.37% w/w topically administered to head and scalp.Single application for 10 minutes.

Group B Experimental

Group B High-Dose Ha44 Gel 0.74% w/w. Topically administered to hair and scalp. Single application for 10 minutes of duration.

Group C Placebo Comparator

Group C Placebo/ vehicle Ha44 Gel. Topically administered to hair and scalp.Single application for 10 minutes of duration.

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

Summary

Low Dose Ha44 Gel

High Dose Ha44 Gel

Vehicle

All Events

Event Type Organ System Event Term Low Dose Ha44 Gel High Dose Ha44 Gel Vehicle

Number of Participants Who Are Lice Free at All Follow-up Visits (Day 1, 7 and 14) Through the Day 14 Visit

Low Dose Ha44

31.0
participants

Hig Dose Ha44

42.0
participants

Vehicle

11.0
participants

Safety and Tolerability of Ha44 Gel

The number of subjects with Treatment emergent AEs (TEAEs) related to the study medication will be reported by treatment group.

Low Dose Ha44

5.0
participants with treatment related AEs

High Dose Ha44

8.0
participants with treatment related AEs

Vehicle

13.0
participants with treatment related AEs

Total

142
Participants

Age, Customized

15.4
years (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 11.7

Age, Categorical

Sex: Female, Male

Overall Study

Low Dose Ha 44 Gel

High-Dose Ha44

Vehicle

Drop/Withdrawal Reasons

Low Dose Ha 44 Gel

High-Dose Ha44

Vehicle