Cream showdown: which antifungal works best for jock itch?

NCT ID NCT07441005

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

Summary

This study tested two antifungal creams—oxiconazole and clotrimazole—against each other in 386 adults with jock itch (tinea cruris). The goal was to see which one better relieved itching and redness. Both creams are already used for fungal skin infections, so this trial aimed to find out if one is a better option.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Oxiconazole cream and clotrimazole cream

What this could lead to

If one cream proves more effective, it could become a preferred treatment for jock itch, offering faster relief from itching and redness.

What could go wrong

This is a very early-phase trial, so results may not be definitive. The creams are already available, so the study may not lead to a major breakthrough.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dermatophytosis of groin and perianal area Tinea Tinea Cruris

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hayatabad medal Complex

    Peshawar, KPK, 0000, Pakistan