Could a tropical plant cream beat skin fungus? new trial begins
NCT ID NCT05730244
First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This early-stage trial tests a cream made from cassia alata, a plant used in traditional medicine, for treating tinea versicolor (a common fungal skin condition causing light or dark patches). Twenty adults will apply the cream to one affected area twice daily for 12 weeks, leaving another area untreated for comparison. The study checks if the cream clears the fungus and monitors for side effects like burning or itching.
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University of the West Indies, Mona
RECRUITINGKingston, Other, 007, Jamaica
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