2 and older, any sex, with Head Lice or Pediculosis Capitis. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.
Results — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov
Per-arm endpoint measurements with 95% confidence intervals where reported. Source: trial results section.
Number of Subjects That Are Lice-free After 2 Treatments With Test Product (Including All Baseline Infestations).Primary· Day10
Clinical efficacy is reflected by the % of subjects that are lice-free after 2 topical applications (at day 0 \& day 7 respectively) of the test product. In this analysis, all baseline infestations (mild, moderate, severe) have been included. Assessment is performed at study end (visit 4, day 10).
A mild infestation corresponds to 5-9 lice and/or nymphs A moderate infestation corresponds to 10-24 lice and/or nymphs A severe infestation corresponds to 25 or more lice and/or nymphs
Number of lice-free subjects (uncorrected for re-infestation)
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
30
Number of lice-free subjects (corrected for re-infestation)
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
30
Number of Subjects That Are Lice-free After 2 Treatments With Reference Product (Including All Baseline Infestations).Secondary· Day 10
Clinical efficacy is reflected by the % of subjects that are lice-free after 2 topical applications (at day 0 \& day 7 respectively) of the reference product. In this analysis, all baseline infestations (mild, moderate, severe) have been included. Assessment is performed at study end (visit 4, day 10).
A mild infestation corresponds to 5-9 lice and/or nymphs A moderate infestation corresponds to 10-24 lice and/or nymphs A severe infestation corresponds to 25 or more lice and/or nymphs
Number of lice-free subjects (uncorrected for re-infestation)
Group
Value
95% CI
Reference Product
13
Number of lice-free subjects (corrected for re-infestation)
Group
Value
95% CI
Reference Product
13
Number of Subjects That Are Lice-free After 2 Treatments With Test Product (Only Mild and Moderate Baseline Infestations).Secondary· Day 10
The % of subjects with a mild (5-9 lice and/or nymphs) and moderate (10-24 lice and/or nymphs) baseline infestation that are lice-free after two topical treatments (day 0 \& day 7) with the test product; assessed at study end (visit 4; day 10).
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
25
Number of Subjects That Are Lice-free After 2 Treatments With Reference Product (Only Mild and Moderate Baseline Infestations).Secondary· Day 10
The % of subjects with a mild (5-9 lice and/or nymphs) and moderate (10-24 lice and/or nymphs) baseline infestation that are lice-free after two topical treatments (day 0 \& day 7) with the reference product; assessed at study end (visit 4; day 10).
Group
Value
95% CI
Reference
13
Number of Subjects That Are Lice-Free After 1 Treatment With Test Product (All Baseline Infestations).Secondary· Day 1
The % of subjects that are lice-free after one topical treatment with the test product (assessment 24h post treatment), considering all baseline infestations (mild, moderate, severe).
A mild infestation corresponds to 5-9 lice and/or nymphs A moderate infestation corresponds to 10-24 lice and/or nymphs A severe infestation corresponds to 25 or more lice and/or nymphs
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
30
Number of Subjects That Are Lice-free After 1 Treatment With Reference Product (All Baseline Infestations).Secondary· Day 1
The % of subjects that are lice-free after one topical treatment with the reference product (assessment 24h post treatment), considering all baseline infestations (mild, moderate, severe).
A mild infestation corresponds to 5-9 lice and/or nymphs A moderate infestation corresponds to 10-24 lice and/or nymphs A severe infestation corresponds to 25 or more lice and/or nymphs
Group
Value
95% CI
Reference
21
Effect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pruritus (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Secondary· Day 0, Day 1, Day 7, Day10
The occurrence and degree of pruritus is rated by the blinded clinical investigator at each visit, using the following scores: none (best outcome), mild, moderate, and severe (worst outcome).
None: the scalp does not itch; Mild: occasional episodes of itching, not bothersome; Moderate: frequent, several times a day, bothersome; Severe: nearly constant, frequent scratching, very bothersome.
Pruritus D0 pre-treatment
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
27
Reference
24
Pruritus D0 post-treatment
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
14
Reference
13
Pruritus D1
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
8
Reference
5
Pruritus D7 pre-treatment
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
9
Reference
8
Pruritus D7 post-treatment
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
4
Reference
3
Pruritus D10
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
7
Reference
5
Effect of Both Investigational Treatments on Scalp Excoriation (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Secondary· Day 0, Day 1, Day 7, Day10
The occurrence and degree of scalp excoriation (breaking of the skin, usually caused by scratching) is rated by the blinded clinical investigator at each visit, using the following scores: none (best outcome), mild, moderate, and severe (worst outcome).
None: no broken skin on the scalp; Mild: one or two areas on the scalp on which skin is broken; Moderate: more than two separate areas of the scalp with broken skin but not generalized across the scalp; Severe: widespread breaking of the skin involving most of the scalp.
Scalp Excoriation D0 pre-treatment
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Scalp Excoriation D0 post-treatment
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Scalp Excoriation D1
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Scalp Excoriation D7 pre-treatment
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Scalp Excoriation D7 post-treatment
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Scalp Excoriation D10
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Effect of Both Investigational Treatments on Paraesthesia (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Secondary· Day 0, Day 1, Day 7, Day10
The occurrence and degree of paraesthesia (tingling or prickling sensation) is rated by the blinded clinical investigator at each visit, using the following scores: none (best outcome), mild, moderate, and severe (worst outcome).
None: no tingling or prickling sensation; Mild: occasional tingling or prickling sensation; Moderate: frequent tingling or prickling sensation; Severe: nearly constant tingling or prickling sensation
Paraesthesia D0 pre-treatment
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Paraesthesia D0 post-treatment
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Paraesthesia D1
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Paraesthesia D7 pre-treatment
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Paraesthesia D7 post-treatment
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Paraesthesia D10
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Effect of Both Investigational Treatments on Skin Erythema (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Secondary· Day 0, Day 1, Day 7, Day10
The occurrence and degree of skin erythema (redness of the scalp) is rated by the blinded clinical investigator at each visit, using the following scores: none (best outcome), mild, moderate, and severe (worst outcome).
None: no redness of the scalp; Mild: faint, barely perceptible erythema with limited distribution; Moderate: diffuse pink areas of scalp are readily visible; Severe: large areas of the scalp are red.
Skin erythema D0 pre-treatment
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
1
Skin erythema D0 post-treatment
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
1
Skin erythema D1
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
1
Skin erythema D7 pre-treatment
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Skin erythema D7 post-treatment
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Skin erythema D10
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Effect of Both Investigational Treatments on Pyroderma (Local Tolerability Parameter), as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Secondary· Day 0, Day 1, Day 7, Day10
The occurrence and degree of pyroderma (sores filled with clear fluid, pus or crusting) is rated by the blinded clinical investigator at each visit, using the following scores: none (best outcome), mild, moderate, and severe (worst outcome).
None: no lesions visible on the scalp; Mild: one or two lesions visible with crusting or other evidence of infection; Moderate: presence of more than two lesions with crusting or other evidence of infection, but not generalized across the scalp; Severe: lesions with crusting or other evidence of infection, involving most of the scalp.
Pyroderma D0 pre-treatment
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
1
Pyroderma D0 post-treatment
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Pyroderma D1
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Pyroderma D7 pre-treatment
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Pyroderma D7 post-treatment
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Pyroderma D10
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Effect of Both Investigational Treatments on Eye Irritation, as Assessed by a Blinded Clinical Investigator.Secondary· Day 0, Day 1, Day 7, Day10
The occurrence and degree of eye irritation (stinging, burning sensation, and/or pain) is rated by the blinded clinical investigator at each visit, using the following scores: none (best outcome), mild, moderate, and severe (worst outcome).
None: no stinging, burning or pain Mild: slight mild stinging, burning or pain Moderate: moderate stinging, burning or pain Severe: severe stinging, burning or pain
Eye irritation D0 pre-treatment
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Eye irritation D0 post-treatment
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Eye irritation D1
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Eye irritation D7 pre-treatment
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Eye irritation D7 post-treatment
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Eye irritation D10
Group
Value
95% CI
Test Product
0
Reference
0
Sponsor's own description
The present study is set-up to compare in vivo clinical performance and safety of the test product versus an in the US commercially available, pyrethrum-based product (RID® shampoo).
Publications & conference data
1 peer-reviewed publication reference this trial (live from Europe PMC):
Publications: Europe PMC API search by NCT ID, retrieved 10 June 2026
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Sponsor: as reported to ClinicalTrials.gov by Oystershell NV
Last refreshed: 5 July 2022
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