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Comparison of MGF essential oil lotion and standard treatment for treating localized and extensive fungal skin infections

A randomized, assessor-blinded, active-controlled non-inferiority trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of MGF essential oil topical formulation for managing Tinea cruris/corporis. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/112922
Enrollment
840
Registered
2026-06-17
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: B354- Tinea corporis Health Condition 2: B356- Tinea cruris

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Indian Council of Medical Research
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Localized infection Newly clinically diagnosed cases of localized tinea cruris (Single or less than equal to 3 well defined lesions limited to one groin or inner thigh region, less than 5 percent body surface area involvement, no extension to adjacent area) with confirmation of tinea infection through KOH microscopic examination Newly clinically diagnosed cases of localized tinea corporis (Single or less than equal to 3 well defined lesions limited to arm or trunk, less than 5 percent body surface area involvement, no extension to adjacent area) with confirmation of tinea infection through KOH microscopic examination Skin lesions of less than 4 weeks of duration Extensive infection Newly clinically diagnosed cases of extensive tinea cruris (more than equal to 3 or multiple confluent lesions involving both groins/thighs; more than or equal to 5 percent body surface area involvement, extending to adjacent areas like perineum, buttocks, abdomen, or genitals) with confirmation of tinea infection through KOH microscopic examination. Newly clinically diagnosed cases of extensive tinea corporis (more than or equal to 3 or multiple confluent lesions involving multiple non-contiguous regions (e.g., trunk, limbs); more than or equal to 5 percent body surface area involvement, widespread bilateral involvement) with confirmation of tinea infection through KOH microscopic examination. For Both Aged 18 to 65 years of either gender Willingness to receive any kind of intervention Willing to provide written informed consent. Ability to comply with study procedures.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Extensive infection Prolonged QTc interval on ECG during screening For both Tinea Capitis, Pedis and tinea unguium Use of systemic or topical antifungal treatment within 2 weeks before enrolment. Known hypersensitivity to any component of the study medication. Known causes for immunocompromised conditions such as HIV, Cancer, organ transplant, Chronic systemic corticosteroid therapy, etc. Participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days. Pregnant or lactating women.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Proportion of participants achieving complete Clinical cure rate at 2 and 4 weeks for localized infection and at 4, 6, and 8 weeks for extensive infection, defined as the complete resolution of signs and symptoms of tinea infection along with a score of 0 in each symptom category of the Tinea symptoms severity score.Timepoint: 2 and 4 weeks for localized infection 4, 6, and 8 weeks for extensive infection

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Proportion of participants with Mycological cure at 2 and 4 weeks for localized tinea, defined as a negative KOH test. o Proportion of participants with Mycological cure at 6 and 8 weeks for extensive tinea, defined as a negative KOH test. o Patient-reported outcomes using a standardized questionnaire. o Safety and tolerability assessed by the incidence of adverse events.Timepoint: 2 and 4 weeks for localized tinea 6 and 8 weeks for extensive tinea

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr RK Joshi

ICMR National Institute of Traditional Medicine

barvaliya.m@icmr.gov.in9726901845

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026