New ear cream trial aims to stop itchy fungal infections
NCT ID NCT07152327
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a cream called terbinafine hydrochloride for treating fungal ear infections (otomycosis). About 50 adults with symptoms like itching, pain, and discharge will have the cream applied in the ear every two days for two weeks. The goal is to see if the cream clears both symptoms and the fungus. This is an early-stage trial to check effectiveness.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 50 people
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- Expected to start
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Oct 2025
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years (male or female). Clinical diagnosis of otomycosis (presence of itching, ear discharge, ear canal debris, or fungal mass on otoscopic exam). Confirmation of fungal infection by direct microscopy (KOH preparation) and/or culture. Willingness to comply with study procedures and follow-up visits. Provided written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 years. Bacterial otitis externa, mixed bacterial-fungal infection, or chronic suppurative otitis media. History of ear surgery or tympanic membrane perforation. Use of systemic or topical antifungal agents within the last 2 weeks. Known hypersensitivity or allergy to terbinafine or excipients of the study drug. Immunocompromised patients (e.g., HIV/AIDS, chemotherapy, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus). Pregnant or breastfeeding women. Patients unable or unwilling to provide informed consent or adhere to treatment protocol.
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