Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of a Novel Malathion Formulation in Patients 2 Years and Older With Head Lice - Full Text View

Purpose

In this study, Malathion Gel 0.5% will be compared to Nix (permethrin 1%) as a treatment for head lice in patients 2 years of age and older. Malathion Gel 0.5% is a new formulation of an established head lice treatment. The new formulation has been evaluated in 2 previous studies of patients 2 years of age and older.

Condition	Intervention	Phase
Pediculosis	Drug: Malathion gel 0.5% Drug: Permethrin 1% rinse (Nix Crème)	Phase 3


Study Type:	Interventional
Study Design:	Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor) Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title:	A Multi-Center Phase III Study to Evaluate Malathion Gel 0.5% Formulation, for the Control of Head Lice in Pediatric Subjects and Adult Subjects With Pediculosis Capitis

Resource links provided by NLM:

MedlinePlus related topics: Lice

Drug Information available for: Malathion Permethrin

U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by Taro Pharmaceuticals USA:

Primary Outcome Measures:

Proportion of Index Subjects Free of Any Lice 14 Days After Their Last Treatment in the Modified ITT (LOCF) [ Time Frame: 3 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
The primary efficacy variable was the proportion of index subjects who were considered a Treatment Success 14 days after their last treatment (Day 14 visit if only treated on Day 1, Day 21 visit if treated on Day 1 and Day 7)

Treatment Success in the Efficacy ITT (LOCF)

index subjects: 150 from 403 randomized (the youngest subject in the household that met the index case criteria (having nits and at least 3 live lice))

Secondary Outcome Measures:

Proportion of Subjects Who Were Considered a Treatment Success 14 Days After Their First Treatment in the Modified ITT (LOCF). [ Time Frame: 3 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
The secondary efficacy variable was the proportion of subjects who were considered a Treatment Success 14 days after their first treatment.

Treatment Success in the Efficacy ITT (LOCF)


Enrollment:	403
Study Start Date:	August 2009
Study Completion Date:	March 2010
Primary Completion Date:	March 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Arms	Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Malathion Gel Malathion gel 0.5% 30 minute application	Drug: Malathion gel 0.5% Malathion gel 0.5% applied to scalp for 30 minutes. May be repeated in 1 week if head lice are still present.
Active Comparator: Nix Crème Rinse Nix Crème Rinse applied to scalp for 10 minutes	Drug: Permethrin 1% rinse (Nix Crème) Permethrin 1% shampooed into scalp for 10 minutes. May be repeated in 1 week if head head lice are still present.

Detailed Description:

This is a Phase III, multi-center, investigator-blinded, two-arm, randomized, parallel group study, evaluating the safety and efficacy of a Malathion Gel, 0.5% formulation, manufactured by Taro. The objective is to show superiority of the novel product to an active control, Nix® Crème Rinse, manufactured by Insight Pharmaceuticals.

Eligibility


Ages Eligible for Study:	2 Years and older (Child, Adult, Senior)
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	No

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Confirmed active head lice infestation

Exclusion Criteria:

Allergy to pediculicides or hair care products
Scalp conditions other than head lice
Previous head lice treatment within the past 4 weeks
Current antibiotic treatment

Contacts and Locations

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00963508

Locations


United States, Arkansas
Investigator Site
Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States
United States, California
Investigator Site
Sacramento, California, United States
United States, Florida
Investigator Site
Kissimmee, Florida, United States
Investigator Site
Miami, Florida, United States
Investigator Site
Ormond Beach, Florida, United States
United States, Mississippi
Investigator Site
Picayune, Mississippi, United States
United States, Texas
Investigator Site
San Antonio, Texas, United States

Sponsors and Collaborators

Taro Pharmaceuticals USA

More Information

Publications:

Meinking TL, Vicaria M, Eyerdam DH, Villar ME, Reyna S, Suarez G. A randomized, investigator-blinded, time-ranging study of the comparative efficacy of 0.5% malathion gel versus Ovide Lotion (0.5% malathion) or Nix Crème Rinse (1% permethrin) used as labeled, for the treatment of head lice. Pediatr Dermatol. 2007 Jul-Aug;24(4):405-11.


Responsible Party:	Taro Pharmaceuticals USA
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00963508 History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers:	MALG-0816
Study First Received:	August 14, 2009
Results First Received:	January 31, 2014
Last Updated:	May 14, 2014
Health Authority:	United States: Food and Drug Administration

Keywords provided by Taro Pharmaceuticals USA:


Head Lice

Additional relevant MeSH terms:


Lice Infestations Ectoparasitic Infestations Skin Diseases, Parasitic Parasitic Diseases Skin Diseases, Infectious Skin Diseases Malathion	Permethrin Cholinesterase Inhibitors Enzyme Inhibitors Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action Cholinergic Agents Neurotransmitter Agents Physiological Effects of Drugs

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