The effect of acetic acid gel on patients with vulvovaginal candidiasis

Comparison of the effectiveness of acetic acid gel with standard treatment on patients with vulvovaginal candidiasis: A clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20190309042978N3

Enrollment

Registered

2019-05-13

Start date

2019-05-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-05-21

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Conditions

Vulvovaginal candidiasis. Candidiasis of vulva and vagina

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The intervention group will receive 2% acetic acid gel, intravaginal washing with 2% acetic acid, and Clotrimazole vaginal cream once a day for one week. Interventi

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

18 Years to 55 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Reproductive females within the age range of 18-55 years Symptoms of irritation, itching, dysuria, and white as well as cottage cheese-like discharge from vagina Culture-positive Candida

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy Breastfeeding Using immunosuppressive drugs Having diabetes Having allergic to vinegar The consumption of antibiotics, antifungal agents, or vaginal drugs in the last two weeks Having sexually transmitted diseases Using other treatment options, such as vaginal douche

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The number of colonies. Timepoint: Before and after treatment. Method of measurement: Culture medium.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZahra Rahmani

Sari University of Medical Sciences

h.jafarpour@mazums.ac.ir+98 11 3336 1700

Outcome results

None listed

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