A multicentre study to evaluate superficial fungal infections

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Health Condition 1: null- Cases are patients with superficial dermatophytosis and controls are healthy volunteers

• Registration Number: CTRI/2017/07/009032
• Lead Sponsor: Indian Association of Dermatologists Venereologists and Leprologists

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

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

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Open to Recruitment
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 0

Inclusion Criteria

Study population

1.All patients above the age of 12 years diagnosed clinically to have recurrent dermatophytoses (excluding nail and scalp infections).

Control Group:

1.First episode or Only single episode of tinea corporis/cruris/facei in last 12 months

The inclusion criteria for centres:

1.There should be an NABL-accredited mycology laboratory equipped for standardized dermatophyte cuture available (the proof of such accreditation must be attached with the application).

2. The lab director or the mycologist in-charge must give signed consent in a pre-approved format: 1) agreeing to be a co-investigator for the project, and 2) agreeing to give unimpeded access to the lab for the said purpose (dermatophyte culture) during the full tenure of the project.

3. The Investigator must take full responsibility of and provide proof thereof facilities of transportation of biological samples from the site to PGIMER.

Exclusion Criteria

1.Immunocompromised.

2.Pregnancy

3.Lactation

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified