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- Clinical Trial NCT05634460
Comparison of 5% Potassium Hydroxide With 10% Potassium Hydroxide Solution in Treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum is a virus-related skin infestation which is commonly seen among children. Molluscipox virus, the largest human virus, causes it. MC typically manifests as a single or multiple dome-shaped, shiny, pearly white papules with a central dimple. In immunocompetent individuals, spontaneous resolution usually occurs within 18 months; however, the lesion may persist for several years. Asymptomatic lesions are common. It is also linked to a high risk of transmission and an increasing prevalence in global populations1-2.
Patients may receive therapy for social and cosmetic reasons, and also to avoid spreading disease to others. Numerous modalities are currently available, including Potassium hydroxide, curettage, cryotherapy, disinfected needle pricking, photodynamic therapy, laser, salicylic acid, glycolic acid etc3-4.
Potassium hydroxide (KOH) is a topical treatment for Molluscum contagiosum. Dermatologists routinely use potassium hydroxide (KOH) in varying concentrations to identify fungal elements. Because it is a strong alkali with keratolytic characteristics, variable concentrations given for management of MC. Because it is inexpensive and widely accessible, it has the potential to be a useful method for treating for MC in resource-constrained countries5-6.
The purpose of this study is to examine two varied concentrations of Potassium hydroxide (5%-KOH vs 10%-KOH) among MC patients in order to determine the most effective KOH concentration to manage Molluscum Contagiosum among children.
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Phase
- Phase 1
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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KPK
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Abbottabad, KPK, Pakistan, 22010
- CMH
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria <100 lesions no therapy within the earlier one month
Exclusion Criteria:
known hypersensitivity and immunodeficiency
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Active Comparator: Group A
patients in group A treated with 5% potassium hydroxide on every lesion once daily via cotton-tipped applicator for at least two weeks or till inflammatory manifestations
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Potassium hydroxide (KOH) is a topical treatment for Molluscum contagiosum.
Dermatologists routinely use potassium hydroxide (KOH) in varying concentrations to identify fungal elements.
Because it is a strong alkali with keratolytic characteristics, variable concentrations given for management of MC.
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Active Comparator: group B
patients in group B treated with10% potassium hydroxide on every lesion once daily via cotton-tipped applicator for at least two weeks or till inflammatory manifestations
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Potassium hydroxide (KOH) is a topical treatment for Molluscum contagiosum.
Dermatologists routinely use potassium hydroxide (KOH) in varying concentrations to identify fungal elements.
Because it is a strong alkali with keratolytic characteristics, variable concentrations given for management of MC.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
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. Efficacy was classified as follows: • complete remission (≥ 90% clearance of lesions) • partial remission (60-90% clearance of lesions) • insignificant improvement (<60% clearance of lesions)
Time Frame: 06 months
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06 months
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Collaborators and Investigators
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Bushra Muzaffar, FCPS, CMH Abbottabad
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
Primary Completion (Actual)
Study Completion (Actual)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- CMHAtd-ETH-04-Derm-22
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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