Phase 3 Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Abametapir Lotion Administered for the Treatment of Head Lice Infestation



Status:Completed
Conditions:Infectious Disease
Therapuetic Areas:Immunology / Infectious Diseases
Healthy:No
Age Range:Any
Updated:4/21/2016
Start Date:February 2014
End Date:August 2014

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A Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Abametapir Lotion 0.74% Administered for the Treatment of Head Lice Infestation

The purpose of the study is to assess the efficacy, safety and tolerability of a single
application of abametapir lotion 0.74% w/w compared to a vehicle control, when applied to
the scalp and hair for 10 minutes at home.


Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male or female, aged six months of age or older.

2. Is in good general health based on medical history.

3. Has active head lice infestation at Screening as determined by a trained evaluator
with the exception of the male head of household who may self-assess as being
lice-free. Active head lice infestation is defined as at least three live lice for
the index subject and at least one live louse for the other household members.

4. The subject and/or their caregiver is physically able and willing to apply the
Investigational Product at home.

5. Belongs to a household with an eligible index subject with active head lice
infestation.

6. Agrees to an examination for head lice and to all visits and procedures throughout
the study.

7. Has signed an informed consent and/or assent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Had treatment (over-the-counter ), home remedy or prescription medication) for head
lice within 14 days prior to Day 0.

2. Intends to use any other form of lice treatment from Day 0 through the Day 14 visit,
unless provided as rescue therapy to this Protocol.

3. Intends to use a lice comb from the Day 0 through the Day 14 visit unless provided as
rescue therapy to this Protocol.

4. Intends to cut their hair, use hair dye/bleach or have permanent wave hairstyling
from Day 0 through the Day 14 visit.

5. Has a household member(s) who is infested with lice but is not willing or not
eligible for enrollment.

6. Has a condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, may increase the risk to
the subject and/or the interpretation of the data.

7. Has visible skin/scalp condition(s) that are not attributable to head lice
infestation, such as an erythema score that is >2, blisters, vesicles which, in the
opinion of the investigative personnel or Sponsor, will interfere with safety and/or
efficacy evaluations.

8. Has eczema or atopic dermatitis of skin/scalp.

9. Has had a prior reaction to Nix® or products containing permethrin.

10. Receiving systemic or topical medication, which in the opinion of the Investigator,
may compromise the integrity of the safety and/or efficacy assessments.

11. Has received an investigational agent within 30 days prior to Day 0.

12. Does not have a known household affiliation with the household members (i.e., does
not stay in one household consistently, or sleeps at one place for several nights and
then at another place or location).
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