Levofloxacin injections for skin sores from Leishmania
Part of Infections, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether injecting the antibiotic levofloxacin directly into sores caused by Leishmania parasites can help heal them. It might be an option if you have a few sores and haven't recently been treated for this infection.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have 1 to 6 skin sores from cutaneous leishmaniasis.
- You are between 20 and 75 years old.
- You have not taken any leishmaniasis treatment (pills, creams, or shots) in the last month.
- You are not currently using high-dose steroids (like prednisone) for a long time.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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