A randomized controlled clinical trial on effect of topical clotrimazole vs. topical fluconazole vs. topical application of gentian violet in the treatment of otomycosis conducted in a tertiary health care centre

A randomized controlled clinical trial on efficacy of topical clotrimazole vs. topical fluconazole vs. topical application of gentian violet in the treatment of otomycosis conducted in a tertiary health care centre - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/05/067969

Enrollment

100

Registered

2024-05-28

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-09-16

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: H603- Other infective otitis externa

Interventions

Intervention1: Clotrimazole ear drops: Clotrimazole ear drops will be given to patients with otomycosis for topical use 2 drops thrice a day for 1 week Control Intervention1: Fluconazole ear drops: Fl

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: patients with otomycosis

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: patients with chronic otitis media patients with history of ear surgery patients with history of tympanic membrane perforation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Earache, aural fullness, ear itching based on visual analogue scaleTimepoint: baseline, 1 week and 2 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
complete clearance of otomycosis as seen on otoscopy by clinicianTimepoint: 1 week, 2 week follow up	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Srinidhi Ravi

K J Somaiya Medical College

srinidhi.ravi@gmail.com9699693335

Outcome results

None listed

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