Comparing two treatments for ringworm on the body
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests if adding a second medication, isotretinoin, to the standard itraconazole treatment works faster or better for adults with ringworm on their body. It aims to find a safer and more effective way to treat this common fungal skin infection.
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Who can take part
- You must be an adult with a new diagnosis of ringworm (tinea) on your body or groin area.
- The rash should cover at least 5% of your body surface area, but not affect your nails, scalp, palms, or soles.
- You cannot have taken any oral antifungal medication in the last 4 weeks.
- You cannot have used any topical antifungal or steroid cream on the rash in the last 2 weeks.
- You must not have chronic liver, kidney, or heart disease, or high cholesterol.
- You cannot be pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, and women of childbearing age must use reliable contraception.
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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