CompletedPhase 2

Effect of Iron and Folic Acid on Skin Fungal Pattern in Patients With Arsenicosis

Bangladesh42 participantsStarted 2016-06

Plain-language summary

This study will be conducted to observe any change in fungal pattern on skin of arsenicosis patients before and after administration of iron (150 mg) and folic acid (0.5 mg) tablets.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: (Patients) * History of drinking arsenic contaminated water(\>50 μg/L) for more than 6 months * Patients having moderate palmar keratosis * Patients those voluntarily agree to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant and lactating mother * Any other chronic diseases like tuberculosis, diabetes mellitus, asthma * Patient under treatment of arsenicosis on Criteria:

What they're measuring

Changes in the type of fungus in skin surface

Timeframe: [0 weeks (baseline), 12 weeks (end)] [Safety Issue: No]

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02908581

SponsorBangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-04

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