None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The study is to determine the efficacy of duct tape in treating verruca pedis compared to cryotherapy. Current literature consists of low-quality studies on the use of duct tape for treating verrucae revealing inconsistent results. Thus, this study will assess the efficacy of duct tape in comparison to cryotherapy according to the criteria of total resolution, dimensions, resolution of surrounding warts, pain, adverse effects, participant satisfaction and cost effectiveness.
Interventions
Participants of the intervention will be required to wear a piece of duct tape over the verruca for up to 12 weeks, which is to be removed only for showering or bathing. Participants will be instructed to cut a piece of duct tape large enough to cover the entire surface of the wart. The wart would initially be debrided with a scalpel until pinpoint bleeding was visible. The piece of duct tape would then be placed over the affected area, and secured with fixomull.
Sponsors
The University of Western Australia
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
5 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Clinically diagnosed verruca pedis upon initial presentation to the UWA Podiatry Clinic. Minimal age of five years old.
Exclusion criteria
Known allergy to tapes or adhesives Any condition that may impair wound healing (inclusive of peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, any condition requiring treatment with glucocorticoids, excessive smoking or alcohol consumption, and poor nutrition. Cognitive impairment, intellectual disability or mental illness. Previous verruca treatment with 3 months of recruitment. Less than five years of age. Pregnancy.
Outcome results
None listed