Fungal infectious disease

This study tests whether a newer antifungal cream (luliconazole) works better than the standard treatment (ketoconazole) for pityriasis versicolor, a common fungal skin infection that causes light or dark patches. About 86 adults with the infection will use one of the two creams …

This study compares the standard antifungal drug itraconazole alone versus itraconazole combined with isotretinoin (an acne medication) in adults with tinea corporis or cruris (ringworm of the body or groin). The goal is to see if the combination shortens treatment time and impro…

This early-stage trial tests a new topical film called ZYG24004 for athlete's foot (tinea pedis). About 64 adults with the infection will apply the film to their feet once or twice. The main goals are to check safety, how the body processes the drug, and whether it can clear the …

This study tests a drug called Sintilimab, which is normally used for cancer, to see if it can help people with HIV who have infections that won't go away with standard treatment. The drug works by 'waking up' exhausted immune cells. Fifty adults with HIV and a hard-to-treat infe…

This study tests if a single high dose of an antifungal drug works better than the standard daily dose for treating moderate to severe histoplasmosis, a serious lung infection. It also compares a newer oral drug to the standard one, and checks if 6 months of treatment is as good …

This study will test hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) — breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber — for over 30 conditions, including long COVID, Crohn's disease, frostbite, and multiple sclerosis. Researchers will track 100 patients to see if HBOT improves their quality of …

This study looks at whether the drug amphotericin B can treat serious fungal infections that break through in people with blood cancers who are already taking antifungal prevention. About 15 adults will receive the drug for 4-6 weeks and be closely monitored. The goal is to see h…

This study compares two common antibiotic combinations—vancomycin with piperacillin/tazobactam versus vancomycin with meropenem—to see which is less harmful to the kidneys. About 852 hospitalized adults with serious infections will be randomly assigned to one of the two combos. T…

This study tests two new ways to treat talaromycosis, a serious fungal infection in people with HIV. It compares a single high dose of a newer antifungal drug (liposomal amphotericin B) against two weeks of the standard drug, and also checks if adding another medicine (flucytosin…

This early-phase trial tests a new approach for patients with invasive mold infections that are not responding to standard antifungal medicines. Researchers take natural killer (NK) cells from donated umbilical cord blood and genetically modify them to better target the mold. The…

This study tests a drug called olorofim in people recently diagnosed with coccidioidal meningitis, a rare fungal infection of the brain and spinal cord. About 12 participants will take olorofim and be followed for 6 months to see if it is safe and helps control the infection. The…

This Phase 2 trial tests a new gel (AP4500) containing the antifungal drug terbinafine for mild to moderate toenail fungus. About 200 adults will apply the gel once or twice daily for 48 weeks. Researchers will compare it to a placebo and an existing treatment (Jublia) to see if …

This study looks at which second-choice treatment works best for a serious lung infection called PCP when the usual antibiotic cannot be used due to allergies, side effects, or failure. About 416 adults with weakened immune systems (from HIV, transplants, cancer, or other causes)…

This study tests a drug called liposomal amphotericin B in 40 ICU patients who have a severe fungal infection (invasive aspergillosis) and liver problems. The drug is given daily for 2 weeks, followed by 4 weeks of monitoring. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective for th…

This study compares two treatments for pityriasis versicolor, a fungal skin infection that causes discolored patches. One group will apply a clotrimazole cream twice daily for two weeks, while the other takes itraconazole pills daily for five days. The trial aims to see which app…

This study looks at how long steroids should be given to adults with severe Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), a serious lung infection common in people with weakened immune systems. About 416 participants who improve within 10 days will either stop steroids early or continue for 21 d…

This study tests whether narrow-band ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) light therapy can help people with ringworm infections that don't get better with standard antifungal drugs. The trial will enroll 36 adults who have had at least two relapses in the past six months. Half will receive UV…

This study tests a new gel called IVIEW-1201 for treating fungal keratitis, a serious eye infection. About 60 people will receive either the gel or a control treatment. The goal is to see if the gel can clear the infection and heal the eye. While it aims to cure the infection, on…

This study tests a cream called terbinafine hydrochloride for treating fungal ear infections (otomycosis). About 50 adults with symptoms like itching, pain, and discharge will have the cream applied in the ear every two days for two weeks. The goal is to see if the cream clears b…

This study tests whether adding corticosteroids (low or moderate dose) to standard care can reduce deaths from severe Pneumocystis pneumonia (PJP) in non-HIV patients in the ICU. PJP has a very high death rate of 60-80% in this group. The trial will compare two steroid doses agai…

This trial tests whether low or moderate doses of the steroid methylprednisolone can reduce deaths in patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia. It will enroll 1500 ICU patients with pneumonia caused by adenovirus or Pneumocystis jirovecii. The study uses an adaptive desi…

This study will test a new diagnostic device called the Nanopath assay, which aims to quickly detect bacteria or yeast causing vaginitis. Up to 1000 women with symptoms like itching or discharge will provide vaginal swab samples, either collected by a clinician or themselves. The…

This study aims to see if a new blood test (mNGS) can accurately diagnose invasive fungal lung infections in 1,000 people with blood disorders. Participants will provide a blood sample and undergo standard tests, then be followed for 42 days. The goal is to find a faster, more re…

This study looks at whether a quick diagnostic test (BioFire FilmArray) can accurately predict the cause of meningitis or encephalitis in 182 adults. Participants with symptoms like fever, headache, or confusion will have their spinal fluid tested. The goal is to see if the test …

This study tests whether a lower dose of the antibiotic TMP-SMX works as well as the standard dose to prevent a serious lung infection called PJP in people who have just had a kidney transplant. About 1,084 adult first-time kidney transplant recipients will take either a low or s…

This study tests whether a short course of the steroid prednisolone can prevent paradoxical immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) in people with AIDS who have low CD4 counts and are starting HIV treatment. About 131 participants will receive either prednisolone or no…

This study tested whether taking a cistanche supplement for 8 weeks, along with a supervised training program, improves anaerobic exercise performance and recovery in young men. 56 men aged 18-25, either elite or amateur athletes, were randomly assigned to receive cistanche extra…

This study tests a medical device called Rephegyn vaginal ovules to help treat fungal (candidiasis) and bacterial infections. The device is designed to help heal the vaginal lining and reduce symptoms like discharge, pain, and itching. About 34 adults with recurrent infections wi…

This study tests whether a probiotic called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Dad-13, originally from buffalo milk curd, can improve gut health and physical performance in 30 adolescent athletes. Participants will take the probiotic and have their gut bacteria, inflammation markers, …

This study looks at whether using ketoconazole 2% shampoo for seven days works better than using it for three days to treat pityriasis versicolor, a common fungal skin condition that causes discolored patches. About 76 people aged 12 and older with confirmed infection will be ran…

This observational study will look at 10,000 adults in intensive care units (ICUs) around the world during a single 24-hour period. Researchers want to find out how common infections and antibiotic-resistant bacteria are, how they are treated, and how patients recover. No new tre…

This study will analyze respiratory samples from 1,000 patients in France to understand why some Aspergillus fungi become resistant to common antifungal drugs. Researchers will test samples for resistance and collect information about patients' environments, jobs, and medication …

This study will observe 120 solid organ transplant recipients who have invasive fungal infections. Researchers will track how well the drug liposomal amphotericin B works and its side effects, compared to historical patients who received other antifungal treatments. The goal is t…

This study looks at how muscle tiredness changes the way female volleyball players move their legs when landing on one foot. Researchers will use smartphone videos to measure hip, knee, and ankle motion in 35 athletes. The goal is to understand injury risks better, not to test a …

This research project aims to understand why older adults get more infections and why those infections can be more serious. By following 23,000 people aged 60 and older, scientists will collect health data and samples like blood and stool to study how the immune system changes wi…

This study looks at how body composition (like fat and muscle) and metabolism (how the body uses energy) are connected in adult and older Filipino athletes. Researchers will measure things like body fat, muscle mass, resting energy use, and fitness levels in 120 athletes and non-…

This study looks at how well an inhaled antifungal drug (liposomal amphotericin B) reaches the lungs in people with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis, a long-term lung infection. About 18 adults will inhale two different doses on separate days and then have special scans to see whe…

This study will look at how the antifungal drug liposomal amphotericin B behaves in 10 critically ill patients with severe fungal infections who are also receiving plasma exchange therapy. The goal is to understand how plasma exchange changes drug levels in the body, which could …

This study aims to find the best dose of isavuconazole, an antifungal drug, for patients over 60 with invasive fungal infections. Researchers will monitor drug levels in the blood and adjust doses to improve treatment and reduce side effects. The goal is to create personalized do…

This study looks at whether professional e-sports players are more physically fit than amateur players. Researchers will measure reaction time, endurance, and grip strength in 40 adults aged 18 to 30. The goal is to understand how different levels of gaming affect physical health…

This study will collect blood samples from 30,000 adults in the UK with various health conditions, including blood clots, infections, heart disease, diabetes, and more. The samples will be used to develop and fine-tune new diagnostic tests for the cobas® lumira device, which allo…

This study will follow 300 adults with severe infections in the ICU to see how levels of specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)—natural molecules that help stop inflammation—change over time. Researchers will use blood samples already collected during routine care, so no extr…

This study looks back at 300 cases of fungal infections in vascular grafts from 12 French hospitals over 10 years. Researchers want to understand how these infections are treated and what affects patient survival. The goal is to find factors that lead to better outcomes for this …

This study will look at Candida fungi from 300 patients in a hematology ICU. Researchers want to see how often these fungi form biofilms (slimy layers that protect them) and whether that makes them resistant to antifungal drugs. The goal is to learn which Candida types are most c…

This study will collect medical information and samples from 300 cancer patients who have or are at risk for a serious fungal infection called mucormycosis. Researchers hope to learn more about how the infection develops and how to better diagnose and manage it. Participants will…