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Effect of Myrrh in treatment of leishmaniasis

Evaluating the effectiveness of topical Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) product on skin lesion healing in patients infected with Leishmania major - A pilot study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20230903059337N1
Enrollment
10
Registered
2023-10-07
Start date
2023-11-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-10-16

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

Conditions

Cutaneous leishmaniasis. Cutaneous leishmaniasis

Interventions

Patients will use the topical product containing 5% Myrrh gum in the standard base cream prepared in the comprehensive pharmaceutical laboratory twice a day on the skin lesions in an amount that compl

Sponsors

Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
8 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Cutaneous leishmaniasis by leishmania major Number of skin lesions less than 5 Ulcer size less than 5 cm Duration of lesions no more than 3 months Receiving no anti-leishmania treatment remedies during the past 3 months Completing the informed consent form

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy and lactation Underlying diseases and allergy Lesions on joints, face and sensitive organs Regional adenopathy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Size of Leishmania lesion. Timepoint: in 0,1,2,3,4,6,8 weeks of treatment. Method of measurement: WoundDesk app.;Induration of lesion. Timepoint: in 0,1,2,3,4,6,8 weeks of treatment. Method of measurement: Digital Caliper.;Wound healing time. Timepoint: in 0,1,2,3,4,6,8 weeks of treatment. Method of measurement: Counting of weeks.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMehdi Shafiei_bafti

Kerman University of Medical Sciences

kmushafiei51@gmail.com+98 34 3131 5724

Outcome results

None listed

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