Safety and Efficacy Study of NatrOVA Creme Rinse - 1% and NIX Creme Rinse in Subjects 6 Months or Older With Head Lice
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00545168 |
Recruitment Status :
Completed
First Posted : October 17, 2007
Results First Posted : October 11, 2012
Last Update Posted : October 11, 2012
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Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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Pediculus Capitis Infestation | Drug: Spinosad Drug: Permethrin 1% | Phase 3 |
Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
Actual Enrollment : | 480 participants |
Allocation: | Randomized |
Intervention Model: | Parallel Assignment |
Masking: | Double (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor) |
Primary Purpose: | Treatment |
Official Title: | A Phase 3 Comparative Safety and Efficacy Study Between NatrOVA Creme Rinse - 1% and NIX Creme Rinse in Subjects > 6 Months of Age With Pediculosis Capitis |
Study Start Date : | September 2007 |
Actual Primary Completion Date : | March 2008 |
Actual Study Completion Date : | May 2008 |
Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: A - NatrOVA 1% - no nit combing
NatrOVA Creme Rinse (spinosad) 1% - no nit combing required
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Drug: Spinosad
10 minute topical application of product, followed by a complete rinse off.
Other Name: Natroba (spinosad) Topical Suspension, 0.9% |
Experimental: B - NatrOVA 1% - nit combing required
NatrOVA Creme Rinse (spinosad) 1% - nit combing regimen required
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Drug: Spinosad
10 minute topical application followed by a complete rinse off, followed by a nit combing regimen.
Other Name: Natroba (spinosad) Topical Suspension, 0.9% |
Active Comparator: C - NIX
Nix Creme Rinse (permethrin 1%) applied according to OTC Instructions for Use
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Drug: Permethrin 1%
Topical application for 10 minutes, followed by a complete rinse off, followed by a nit combing regimen
Other Name: NIX Creme Rinse |
- Efficacy of NatrOVA Creme Rinse - 1% Relative to NIX Creme Rinse in Subjects Infested With Head Lice [ Time Frame: Assessment were made 14 days following the final product treatment ]The primary efficacy endpoint was the proportion of primary subjects in the enrolled households who were lice free (no live lice, adults or nymphs), as assessed by the trained evaluator, 14 days after the last treatment (i.e., Day 14 for subjects who treated once and Day 21 for subjects who treated twice).
- Evaluation of the Safety of NatrOVA Creme Rinse - 1% Based Upon Reported Adverse Events and Observed Skin/Scalp Reactions. [ Time Frame: Participants were followed for a minimum of 14 days (1 treatment) and a maximum of 21 days (2 treatments) ]To evaluate the safety of NatrOVA® 1% Creme Rinse based upon reported adverse events and observed skin/scalp reactions. Additional safety assessments included cutaneous/ocular irritation.

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 6 Months and older (Child, Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subjects must have an active head lice infestation present at Day 0.
- Subjects can be female or male, at least 6 months of age.
- Subjects must be in good general health based on medical history.
- Each subject must have an appropriately signed Informed Consent agreement. Subjects under the age of 12 must also provide written or oral assent.
- The subject/caregiver must be able to read English or Spanish at a 7th grade level.
- The parent or guardian within a household must be willing to allow other household members to be screened for head lice. If other household members are found to have a head lice infestation, they should also be enrolled in the study.
- Subjects must agree to not use any other form of lice treatment during the course of the study and must agree not to use any of the excluded concomitant medications.
- Subjects must agree not to cut or chemically treat their hair in the period between the initial treatment and the final visit.
- Subjects/caregiver must demonstrate a clear understanding of his/her requirements for study participation and agree to comply with study instructions.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Individuals with history of irritation or sensitivity to pediculicides or hair care products.
- Individuals with any visible skin/scalp condition at the treatment site which, in the opinion of the investigative personnel or Sponsor, will interfere with the evaluation.
- Individuals who require treatment with topical salicylic acid, topical corticosteroids, anthralin, vitamin D analogs, retinoids, immunosuppressants, topical hair growth formulations, and topical dandruff treatments.
- Infested subjects who have been previously treated with a pediculicide within the 48 hours prior to the study.
- Individuals with a condition or illness that, in the opinion of the Investigator, may compromise the objective of the protocol.
- Individuals receiving systemic or topical drugs or medications, including systemic antibiotics, which in the opinion of the investigative personnel or study monitor may interfere with the study results.
- Individuals who have participated in a clinical trial within the past 30 days.
- Individuals (or individuals from households) who, in the opinion of the Investigator, do not understand the requirements for study participation and/or may be likely to exhibit poor compliance.
- Individuals with household members who are infested with lice but are unwilling or unable to enroll in the study or to use the standard course of lice treatment.
- Females who are pregnant or nursing. Females of childbearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test prior to treatment at Day 0. If a household has a pregnant female with an active case of head lice, the entire household is excluded from participation. If the pregnant household member does not have lice, this individual must NOT be the caregiver (one who provides treatment to other household members).
- Sexually active females not using effective contraception.
- Individuals who have a history of drug abuse in the past year.

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00545168
United States, Florida | |
Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery | |
Ormond Beach, Florida, United States, 32174 | |
Lice Solutions Network, Inc. | |
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States, 33407 | |
United States, Indiana | |
Concentrics Center for Research | |
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46240 | |
United States, Iowa | |
Alegent Health Clinic | |
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States, 51503 | |
United States, Texas | |
Celia Reyes-Acuna | |
Corpus Christi, Texas, United States, 78411 | |
United States, Utah | |
Wee Care Pediatrics | |
Layton, Utah, United States, 84041 |
Study Director: | Bill Miller, MD | Concentrics Research |
Responsible Party: | ParaPRO LLC |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00545168 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
SPN-302-07 |
First Posted: | October 17, 2007 Key Record Dates |
Results First Posted: | October 11, 2012 |
Last Update Posted: | October 11, 2012 |
Last Verified: | September 2012 |
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