Cryotherapy versus Salicylic Acid with Monochloracetic Acid for the Treatment of Verrucae: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Completed
- Conditions
- WartsSkin and Connective Tissue Diseases: WartsSkin and Connective Tissue Diseases
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN78267267
- Lead Sponsor
- Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2004 Update - Department of Health (UK)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 266
Inclusion Criteria
Not provided at time of registration
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided at time of registration
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method A recent systematic review has highlighted the uncertainty with respect to the optimal treatment of verrucae and warts (Gibbs Set et al, BMJ, 2002). Freezing warts using cryotherapy is widespread but there is little evidence showing it is effective. However, it may be relatively cost effective compared with chemical treatments in that fewer visits may be required to eradicate the condition. There is a need for a randomised controlled trial with a cost effectiveness analysis to ascertain which is the best approach. The evidence base would aid clinical decision makers and also health care managers in resource allocation
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method ot provided at time of registration