FindTrial
Sign In

To study the role of fungal elements transmission through air and objects in the household of patients with fungal infection

Aerobiological and fomite survey in households of inmates with chronic recalcitrant dermatophytoses

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/06/014530
Enrollment
10
Registered
2018-06-14
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- dermatophytoses/ tinea

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Kasturba hospital Manipal
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Cases: Five households having at least two members having chronic extensive recalcitrant dermatophytosis will be chosen for the study. Controls: Five houses whose members are not suffering from infection for last three months will be the controls.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients who do not consent

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
This study will help in bringing out the role of fomite transmission and air borne transmission of dermatophytes, especially in recalcitrant and recurrent cases. If this novel study establishes the importance of air borne transmission in dermatophytoses, it will open a whole new approach to prevention and management of tinea infection.Timepoint: 6 months—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
noneTimepoint: not applicable—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Malcom Noronha

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

shru12@yahoo.com9480374278

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026