ew treatment for tungiasis using a dimeticone of low viscosity

Completed

• Conditions: Tungiasis; Infections and Infestations; Tungiasis [sandflea infestation]

• Registration Number: ISRCTN91405042
• Lead Sponsor: Institute of Microbiology and Hygiene, Berlin (Germany)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-01-18
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 45

Inclusion Criteria

1. Ages 5 - 16 years
2. Presence of at least 2 lesions in stage IIa or IIIa (Fortaleza Classification)
3. Presence of at least 2 out of 3 viability signs:
3.1. Expulsion of eggs
3.2. Excretion of faeces
3.3. Characteristic pulsations in the abdomen of the parasite
4. Informed written consent, in the case of children by the caregiver

Exclusion Criteria

1. Presence of gross inflammation on either foot
2. Presence of abscess/suppuration on either foot
3. Presence of ascending lymphangitis on either foot

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified