Garlic and Candida: A Pilot study (PAThWAY)

Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: Vulvovaginal candidiasis; Alternative and Complementary Medicine - Herbal remedies; Skin - Dermatological conditions; Infection - Other infectious diseases

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000532000
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Melbourne

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-06-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

18-50 years, of reproductive age
Previous history of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC)
Asymptomatic for vaginitis (i.e. no abnormal vaginal discharge or itchiness)
Able to take two vaginal swabs and post them daily for approximately 14 days
Able and willing to take 2 herbal tablets twice a day for approximately 14 days
Agree not to self medicate with over the counter medications, herbal or complementary medicines, and abstain from added garlic in diet for the duration of the study

Exclusion Criteria

Bleeding disorders / taking warfarin / peptic ulcers
Intended surgery during or immediately after the study period
Pregnant or breastfeeding

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified