New antifungal stick could simplify Athlete's foot treatment

NCT ID NCT07245667

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

Summary

This Phase 2 trial tests three different stick formulations of the antifungal drug tolnaftate (1%) for treating athlete's foot (tinea pedis). About 150 people aged 16 and older with a confirmed diagnosis will apply the stick twice daily for 4 weeks. The main goal is to see if the infection is completely cleared at week 4.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
tolnaftate 1% (antifungal) in a stick formulation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a more convenient and effective topical treatment for athlete's foot.
What could go wrong
This is an early Phase 2 trial with only 150 participants. The new stick formulations may not work better than existing treatments, and results may not apply to all types of athlete's foot.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kuchnir Dermatology and Dermatological Surgery

    RECRUITING

    Framingham, Massachusetts, 01701, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

  • Kuchnir Dermatology and Dermatological Surgery

    RECRUITING

    Milford, Massachusetts, 01757, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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