Tinea infection

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 trial tests whether photodynamic therapy (PDT) can clear toenail fungus. People with a confirmed fungal nail infection will have a special gel applied to the affected nail, then exposed to red light. The study will check if the nail looks healthy and if the fungus is gone at…

This study tests whether a vaginal ovule device, used alongside standard antibiotics or antifungals, improves vaginal health in women with bacterial vaginosis or yeast infections. Eighty women aged 18 to 60 receive either the active device or a placebo ovule over three treatment …

This study tests whether blue LED light therapy can improve symptoms of common vaginal conditions like menopause-related dryness, bacterial vaginosis, and yeast infections. About 150 women aged 18 to 75 will receive the treatment either at home or in a clinic. Researchers will ch…

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 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 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 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 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 trial tests whether a magnesium-based supplement taken before bed can improve sleep quality and speed up recovery after intense exercise. Healthy, recreationally active adults aged 18-40 will take the supplement or a placebo for two weeks each, then complete a leg exercise p…

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 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 study aims to adapt the Menstrual Cycle Knowledge Questionnaire (MCKQ) into Turkish and check whether it is a valid and reliable tool for female athletes. Researchers will ask 120 women aged 16 to 35 who are licensed athletes to fill out the questionnaire, along with other s…

This study compares two types of hamstring training—eccentric exercises like the Romanian deadlift and Nordic hamstring exercise versus sprint-specific drills—in healthy collegiate athletes. Over 10 weeks, researchers measure changes in muscle size, strength, power, and sprint pe…

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 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 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…