Status:
COMPLETED
A Comparison of Gentian Violet (GV) Mouth Washes, Nystatin, and Ketoconazole Tabs in Treating Oropharyngeal Candidiasis
Lead Sponsor:
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
Collaborating Sponsors:
British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
Conditions:
Candidiasis, Oral
Eligibility:
All Genders
Up to 14 years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
In resource constrained societies and where HIV is a problem, oral thrush causes significant morbidity. In adults, ketoconazole is used and sometimes oral nystatin. Both drugs are relatively expensive...
Detailed Description
A double blind randomised trial of 2 strengths of GV solution and nystatin oral drops in the treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis in children. Children with oral thrush were enrolled from the paedi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All children up to 14 years of age with proven oral candidiasis
Exclusion
- Children already on an antifungal agent or who had received an antifungal agent in the last week.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2002
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
April 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
558 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00128323
Start Date
November 1 2002
End Date
April 1 2005
Last Update
February 11 2008
Active Locations (1)
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Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Paediatric Dept, Box 360
Blantyre, Malawi, 3