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Which pill works best for tough ringworm? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07342153

Disease control Sponsor: Urooj Fatima Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two common oral antifungal pills—fluconazole and itraconazole—in adults with ringworm that hasn't cleared up with creams. 126 people aged 18-70 with persistent infection for at least 6 months will be randomly assigned to one of the two drugs for 4 weeks. The goal is to see which one completely clears the rash, itching, and scaling.

What this could mean

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Active substance
fluconazole and itraconazole (oral antifungal drugs)
What this could lead to
If this trial succeeds, it could help doctors choose the most effective oral antifungal for stubborn ringworm infections, improving treatment success and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center Phase 4 trial. Results may not apply to all populations, and neither drug may work well for everyone with resistant infections.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

About 126 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2025

Expected to finish

Mar 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged 18-70 years Male or female Clinical diagnosis of resistant tinea corporis, defined as persistent disease ≥6 months despite topical antifungal therapy Microscopic confirmation of fungal hyphae on KOH preparation of skin scrapings Exclusion Criteria: Prior use of oral antifungal therapy within the past 3 months Recent antibiotic treatment for superadded bacterial skin infection in the past 1 month Known immunosuppressive conditions (e.g., diabetes mellitus, malignancy) Current or recent use of immunosuppressive drugs Pregnant or lactating women

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dermatophytosis Tinea tinea corporis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Dermatophytosis Tinea corporis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CDA Hospital Islamabad

    RECRUITING

    Islamabad, Punjab Province, 46000, Pakistan

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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