UnknownPhase 2/3

Combination Treatment of 5% Natamycin and 1% Voriconazole in Fungal Keratitis

India55 participantsStarted 2017-01-01

Plain-language summary

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the concurrent treatment of 5% Natamycin and 1% Voriconazole in patients affected by fungal keratitis METHODS AND MATERIALS STUDY POPULATION Patients with smear and or culture proven fungal keratitis presenting to our Instituts, were eligible for enrollment. STUDY DESIGN Prospective double masked randomized clinical trial.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects \> 18 yrs of age Willing to give appropriate informed consent Presence of corneal ulcer measuring \> 2mm in vertical and horizontal dimensions at presentation (epithelial defect and signs of stromal inflammation) Microbiologic evidence of fungus on smear and or culture media Willing to return for all the follow up visits Exclusion Criteria: * Patients not willing to give consent Patients unable to cooperate for the procedure Patient with impending, or actual perforation or bilateral corneal ulcer or scleral involvement History of previous ocular surgery Evidence of bacterial, parasitic or viral infection or co-infection Previous corneal scar Known allergy to the study medication (drug or preservative) Pregnant or nursing females Immunocompromised patients

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Success or failure

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03230058

SponsorL.V. Prasad Eye Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-03-01

Contact for this trial

Antonio Di Zazzo, MD

antoniodizazzo@gmail.com

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