Lice infestation
MONDO:0003472A contagious infestation of parasitic insects found on the head (Pediculus humanus capitis), body (Pediculus humanus corporis), or pubic area (Pthirus pubis) that typically cause itching and rash.
Also known as: Pediculus humanus infection, louse infestation (& [pediculosis and Phthirus] or [lice]), mixed pediculosis infestation, pediculosis, pediculosis and Phthirus infestation, pediculosis, unspecified, infections, Pediculus humanus
5 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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NIH opens study to treat parasitic infections like malaria and worms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study at the National Institutes of Health evaluates and treats people aged 3 and older with known or suspected parasitic infections, such as malaria, intestinal worms, and others. Participants receive standard medical care, not experimental treatments. The goal is to monito…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shampoo aims to stop head lice from coming back
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new shampoo (X92001483) that works by physically trapping and removing head lice, comparing it to a standard medicated rinse (Nix Cream Rinse with 1% permethrin). The goal is to see if the new shampoo is safe, effective at killing lice, and can prevent reinfest…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oystershell NV • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New head lice lotion could beat old shampoo in Head-to-Head trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a new head lice lotion (Elimax Green Lotion with Emogreen) to a standard lice-killing shampoo (Walgreens Lice Killing Shampoo). About 86 people aged 6 months and older with active head lice will use one of the two treatments. Researchers will check how well ea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oystershell NV • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC