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Direct eye injection shows promise for treating fungal infections

NCT ID NCT07557966

Disease control Sponsor: Tanta University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested if injecting the antifungal drug fluconazole directly into the cornea is safe and effective for treating fungal keratitis, a serious eye infection. 40 patients with lab-confirmed fungal infections that were sensitive to fluconazole took part. The researchers measured vision changes and how long it took for the infection to heal.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2022

Finished

Dec 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

30 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed both clinically and laboratory as fungal keratitis. * Fungal cultures should be sensitive to fluconazole. Exclusion Criteria: * Thin cornea. * Decmatocele. * Necrotic or perforated corneal ulcers. * Other types of keratitis (bacterial or viral). * Fungal cultures resistant to fluconazole. * Patients on immune-suppressants drugs. * Silicon oil filled eyes. * Previous ocular surgery e.g keratoplasty.

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Conditions

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fungal keratitis

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Efficacy Fluconazole Fungal keratitis Intrastromal injection SAFETY Treatment

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tanta University

    Tanta, El-Gharbia, 31527, Egypt

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