Is Liceko ® more effective than Lyclear against head lice?

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  A randomised, controlled, assessor-blind, clinical trial to compare Liceko ® with NIX/Lyclear 1% permethrin crème rinse in the treatment of head lice.

• IRAS ID

  80396

• Sponsor organisation

  Panin S.r.l.

• Eudract number

  2011-001892-38

• ISRCTN Number

  N/A

• Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier

  N/A

• Research summary

  This is a randomised, controlled, assessor blinded comparative study of a class I medical device (Liceko) in comparison with a medicinal product (Lyclear creme rinse). The purpose of the study is:To confirm that Liceko © is effective to kill head lice and their eggs using two applications in comparison with two applications of Lyclear, and to identify any significant difference in performance (superiority) of one product over the other in the eradication of head lice.

• REC name

  South Central - Berkshire B Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  11/SC/0311

• Date of REC Opinion

  22 Jul 2011

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion