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A Clinical Study to assess Effectiveness of Unani formulations in pityriasis versicolor

A Randomized, Parallel Group, Open Label, Standard Controlled Clinical Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Unani Formulations (Oral and Topical) in Management of Bahaq (Pityriasis Versicolor) - RCTPV

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/06/026209
Enrollment
60
Registered
2020-06-29
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: L088- Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Interventions

Intervention1: Itrifal Hakim Ali (Oral) and Habb-e- Kalaf (topical, mix the pills in Aab-e-Lemu): Itrifal Hakim Ali in the dose of 10gm once daily and they will also be advised to apply Habb-e- Kalaf

Sponsors

National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders Hyderabad
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants of any sex aged 19-60 years Participant having any of the sign and symptoms of Bahaq Hypopigmented macule Hyperpigmented macule Erythema Pruritus on the lesion Scaling / Desquamation and Presence of Malassezia furfurin the scrapings of the lesion

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participant with serious co-morbid medical condition and other fungal infection Participant who had received any systemic or topical antimycotic therapy within month of start of study Pregnant or Lactating Women Significant Pulmonary/Cardiovascular/Hepato-renal Dysfunction Known cases of Immunocompromised states (HIV/ AIDS, etc.)/ Malignancies Participant not willing to attend treatment schedule regularly

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Assessment of Response to Therapy: Clinical assessment will be done at 0,2, 4, 6weeks and the response to treatment will be assessed using the following parameters: 1.Total sign and symptoms score (TSSS) 2.Investigator Global assessment 3.KOH examination: 4. Fungus Culture: if possible in 5 participantsâ?? Timepoint: outcomes will be assessed at baseline,2 weeks, 4 weeks and at 6 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Lab investigationTimepoint: 0 and 6 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactProf Qamar Uddin

National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders, Hyderabad

ccrumnawab@gmail.com8100992044

Outcome results

None listed

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