Comparative Efficacy of Topical 1% Clotrimazole vs Oral Itraconazole in the Treatment of Pityriasis Versicolor

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phasePhase 1, Phase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age15-50
SponsorCombined Military Hospital Abbottabad

About this trial

Comparative efficacy of topical 1% clotrimazole vs oral itraconazole in the treatment of pityriasis versicolor -Randomized control trial

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age (15-50 years)

Both genders

Sufferers of Pityriasis versicolor ( Determined by scale , erythema and pruritus)

Disqualifiers

Pt with history of antifungals in last one month

Pt on immunosuppressants or steroid therapy

Pregnant and lactating women

Pt with chronic medical conditions ( Diabetes and hypertension)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Topical 1 % clotrimazole twice daily 2 weeks
  • Oral itraconazole 200mg daily for 5 days

Treatment groups

86 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

This trial has no locations