Double blind randomised placebo controlled trial of the use of topical potassium hydroxide in the treatment of molluscum contagiosum

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN83917515

Enrollment

Registered

2006-09-29

Start date

2000-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Infections and Infestations: Molluscum contagiosum Infections and Infestations Molluscum contagiosum

Interventions

Topical potassium hydroxide vs no topical potassium hydroxide

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 20 in each arm

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Clearance of molluscum lesions	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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