Double blind randomised placebo controlled trial of the use of topical potassium hydroxide in the treatment of molluscum contagiosum
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN83917515 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN83917515 |
| Protocol serial number | N0116175077 |
| Sponsor | Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2006 Update - Department of Health |
| Funders | Kings College Hospital NHS Trust R&D Consortium (UK), Own Account, NHS R&D Support Funding |
- Submission date
- 29/09/2006
- Registration date
- 29/09/2006
- Last edited
- 17/06/2008
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Infections and Infestations
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr EM Higgins
Scientific
Scientific
Department of Dermatology
King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
| Phone | +44 0207 346 3258 |
|---|---|
| Elisabeth.Higgins@kingshc.nhs.uk |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Double blind placebo controlled study |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Scientific title | |
| Study objectives | Is topical potassium hydroxide effective in the treatment of molluscum contagiosum in children? |
| Ethics approval(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Infections and Infestations: Molluscum contagiosum |
| Intervention | Topical potassium hydroxide vs no topical potassium hydroxide |
| Intervention type | Drug |
| Phase | Not Specified |
| Drug / device / biological / vaccine name(s) | potassium hydroxide |
| Primary outcome measure(s) | Clearance of molluscum lesions |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Completion date | 01/12/2007 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Child |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 40 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 20 in each arm |
| Key exclusion criteria | Not provided at time of registration |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/03/2000 |
| Date of final enrolment | 01/12/2007 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
Department of Dermatology
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 01/05/2006 | Yes | No |
