Homeopathic treatment of ringworm

Phase 3

Completed

• Conditions: Health Condition 1: B354- Tinea corporis

• Registration Number: CTRI/2018/10/016065
• Lead Sponsor: DNDe Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 24 November 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 0

Inclusion Criteria

1. Diagnosed case of Tinea corporis, suffering for at least 3 months (ICD 10 B35.4)

2. Age 18-65 yrs

3. Both sexes

4. Literate patients who are able to read or write

5. Patient using topical agents for tinea lesions will be included after a washout period of two weeks

Exclusion Criteria

1. Cases with complications like lichenification and eczematisation

2. Similar looking skin conditions; e.g. seborrhic dermatitis, pityriasis rosea and some types of psoriasis

3. Patients who are too sick for consultation, unable to read patient information sheet, unwilling to take part or not giving consent to join the study

4. Diagnosed cases of unstable mental or psychiatric illness or other uncontrolled or life-threatening illness affecting quality of life or any organ failure

5. Pregnant women and lactating mothers

6. Substance abuse and/or dependence

7. Self-reported immune-compromised state, and

8. Already undergoing homeopathic treatment for chronic disease within last 6 months

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
0-10 Numeric rating scale measuring intensity of itchingTimepoint: At baseline, after 6 weeks and after 12 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Dermatological Life Quality Index (DLQI) questionnaireTimepoint: At baseline, after 6 weeks and after 12 weeks;Skindex-29 questionnaireTimepoint: At baseline, after 6 weeks and after 12 weeks