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A randomized, assessor-blind, parallel-group, multicentre, phase IV comparative trial of a suffocant compared with malathion in the treatment of head lice in children.

Author: BarnesTanya M, GreiveKerryn A, LuiAda H, OppenheimV M Jane

Clinical Trial, Phase IVPost-marketing surveillance. Monitors long-term safety/efficacy after approval.
Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Multicenter StudyResearch conducted in collaboration with multiple research institutions. It aims to collect a wide range of data and obtain more generalizable results.
Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.

Overview

A suffocant-based head lice treatment was significantly more effective than malathion in eliminating head lice in children, with a low incidence of mild and transient adverse events.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: There are concerns about the effectiveness of head lice treatments because of increasing resistance and safety. This trial compared the safety and efficacy of a suffocant-based head lice treatment to malathion in children. METHODS: The trial used strict entry criteria, standa...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-0960.2010.00622.x

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）
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Date :
  1. Date Completed 2010-11-30
  2. Date Revised 2013-11-21
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

20695855

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1111/j.1440-0960.2010.00622.x

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