NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
Published Studies Related to Clotrimazole (Clotrimazole Topical)
Single-dose oral fluconazole versus topical clotrimazole in patients with pityriasis versicolor: A double-blind randomized controlled trial. [2010.08]
This study was designed to compare the therapeutic effects of topical clotrimazole and systemic fluconazole in pityriasis versicolor. A double-blind randomized controlled trial was carried out in the dermatological clinic of Gorgan, northern Iran, between April 2006 and May 2007...
Randomized, comparative, double-blind, double-dummy, multicenter trial of miconazole buccal tablet and clotrimazole troches for the treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis: study of miconazole Lauriad(R) efficacy and safety (SMiLES). [2010.07]
BACKGROUND: Oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC) is the most common opportunistic infection among persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Once-daily miconazole 50 mg buccal tablet (MBT) is a novel delivery system using an extended-spectrum azole with potent in vitro activity against many Candida species, including some that may be resistant to other azoles... CONCLUSIONS: In this large trial, once-daily MBT was shown to be noninferior to CT 5 times daily in the treatment of OPC in HIV-positive patients. MBT offers an effective, safe, and well-tolerated topical treatment option for OPC administered as a convenient once-daily dose.
Randomized, comparative, double-blind, double-dummy, multicenter trial of
miconazole buccal tablet and clotrimazole troches for the treatment of
oropharyngeal candidiasis: study of miconazole Lauriad® efficacy and safety
(SMiLES). [2010]
species, including some that may be resistant to other azoles... CONCLUSIONS: In this large trial, once-daily MBT was shown to be noninferior to
Single-dose oral fluconazole versus topical clotrimazole in patients with
pityriasis versicolor: A double-blind randomized controlled trial. [2010]
This study was designed to compare the therapeutic effects of topical
clotrimazole and systemic fluconazole in pityriasis versicolor. A double-blind
randomized controlled trial was carried out in the dermatological clinic of
Gorgan, northern Iran, between April 2006 and May 2007...
Comparative efficacy of topical 1% butenafine and 1% clotrimazole in tinea cruris and tinea corporis: a randomized, double-blind trial. [2005]
Localized tinea cruris and tinea corporis can be treated by topical imidazoles (clotrimazole) or newer topical agents like butenafine, a benzylamine derivative with fungicidal activity. The therapeutic efficacy of these two agents was compared in this study... However, this difference was not statistically significant at 4 and 8 weeks of treatment.
Clinical Trials Related to Clotrimazole (Clotrimazole Topical)
Efficacy of Slow Release Clotrimazole Varnish Treating Denture Stomatitis Comparing to Traditional Treatment of Troches [Not yet recruiting]
Background: Oral candidiasis is most frequently found among the elderly .It is accompanied
with oral pain, irritation, burning sensation. In addition, the altered taste sensation may
cause nutrition compromise, which may affect ones diet. Management of superficial oral
Candida is usually achieved by treatment with clotrimazole, a fungi static drug which is
given five times per day with instruction to slowly suck on it with out the dentures.
Working hypothesis and aims: Management of oral candidiasis is feasible. The major
disadvantage of the mode of action now days is the substantively of the drug in the oral
cavity and patient compliance. A sustained release varnish which is easily applied on the
dentures, which also release the anti fungal drug for at least a day, may overcome some of
the pit falls of the treatment applied today.
Based on our past experience, in developing local sustained release varnishes for dental
use, we anticipate that we can also formulate a special anti fungal sustained release
varnish which will fit the special and unique needs of the elderly population.
Methods: Sustained release varnish will be developed in our laboratory. The kinetics of
release (using HPLC) and antifungal activity (Bioassays) will be examined in vitro. The
formulation showing the optimal results will be tested on human subjects with oral
candidiasis. The efficacy of the varnish will be examined clinically (reduction in
symptoms), microbiology (reduction of oral fungal), pharmaceutically (release kinetics in
vivo).
Expected results: The clinical out come of one time varnish application will be improved
compared to the five times application of lozenges (used today). The severity of the
disease should decrease and the healing period should be shorten drastically.
Importance: This is a novel pharmaceutical development of a local application of a dental
varnish designed specially to the elderly population
Topical Metronidazole and Miconazole Co-formulated Vaginal Suppositories for Preventing Vaginal Infections in HIV-seronegative Women [Recruiting]
This research study is about vaginal infections such as bacterial vaginosis, yeast
infections, and trichomoniasis. Usually, these infections can be treated with medication,
but sometimes they come back after treatment. Researchers want to know if using vaginal
suppositories can decrease the risk of vaginal infections. Participants will include 234
women who are sexually active (greater than or equal to 4 episodes of sex with men during
the past month), HIV-negative, 18 to 45 years old, with bacterial infection [vaginosis
and/or vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) and/or Trichomonas vaginalis] detected by laboratory
testing at a screening visit. Women will receive vaginal suppositories containing drug or
inactive ingredients (placebo). Participation in the study will be about 12 months. Study
procedures include: urine and blood tests, physical exams, and questionnaires.
Efficacy and Safety Study of Miconazole Lauriad to Treat Oropharyngeal Candidiasis in HIV Patients [Completed]
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical cure of miconazole Lauriad 50 mg
(1x50mg) Bioadhesive buccal tablets compared with clotrimazole troches (5x10mg) after 14 days
of treatment (at the test of cure visit, at Day 17-19).
Randomized Comparative Study of Fluconazole Versus Clotrimazole Troches in the Prevention of Serious Fungal Infection in Patients With AIDS or Advanced AIDS-Related Complex. (A Nested Study of ACTG 081) [Completed]
To study the effectiveness, safety, and tolerance of fluconazole versus clotrimazole troches
(lozenges) as prophylaxis (preventive treatment) against fungal infections in patients
enrolled in ACTG 081 (a study of prophylaxis against pneumocystosis, toxoplasmosis, and
serious bacterial infection). Primarily, to compare the rates of invasive infections by C.
neoformans, endemic mycoses, and Candida. To compare the mortality rates due to fungal
infections between two antifungal prophylactic treatments. Secondarily, to assess the effect
of prophylaxis on the incidence of severe fungal infections, defined as invasive infections
and esophageal candidiasis and less severe mucocutaneous infection.
Serious fungal infections are significant complicating and life-threatening occurrences in
patients with advanced HIV infection. Oropharyngeal candidiasis is found in almost all such
patients, and causes pain, difficulty in swallowing, and loss of appetite. Similarly,
esophageal candidiasis causes illness in the population. Cryptococcosis, endemic mycoses, and
coccidioidomycosis also cause significant illness and death in AIDS patients. Once
established, fungal infections in AIDS patients generally require continuous suppressive
therapy because attempts at curing these infections are usually unsuccessful. Fluconazole has
a number of characteristics that would make it a logical candidate to examine as a
prophylactic agent in patients with advanced HIV infection. Animal studies have shown it to
be prophylactic in models of candidiasis, cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, and
coccidioidomycosis. Initial experience in patients with active cryptococcal meningitis
appears favorable, and studies of oropharyngeal candidiasis show it to be effective.
Effectiveness of 3% Boric Acid in 70% Alcohol Versus 1% Clotrimazole Solution in Otomycosis Patients [Recruiting]
Otomycosis is a superficial fungal infection of the external ear canal. Patients should be
treated with cleaning fungal debris combined with topical antifungal agent. There is wide
range of topical antifungal agents. However, there is still no consensus of the most
effective topical antifungal agents in treatment otomycosis is still lacking.
According to Thai National List of essential medicines for topical antifugal agents are:
- acetic acid (2% in aqueous and 2% in 70% isopropyl alcohol)
- boric acid (3% in isopropyl alcohol)
- gentian violet
- clotrimazole ear drop. But from literature review, there is no comparative study
between boric acid and clotrimazole solution before.
Objective is to compare the clinical effectiveness and adverse events of 1% clotrimazole
solution versus 3% boric acid in 70% alcohol for the treatment of otomycosis.
Reports of Suspected Clotrimazole (Clotrimazole Topical) Side Effects
Vaginal Haemorrhage (80),
Candidiasis (14),
Vaginal Discharge (11),
Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy (10),
Genital Haemorrhage (8),
Abdominal Discomfort (8),
Kidney Malformation (8),
Haemorrhage (7),
Vaginal Disorder (7),
Ovarian Cyst (7), more >>
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