Fourth-generation Immucillin Derivative DI4G Associated Therapy in Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Brazil50 participantsStarted 2014-12
Plain-language summary
A clinical trial to asses efficacy and safety of Transition-state Analog Inhibitor of Human Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase for topical use associated standard antimonial in the treatment of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Bahia, Brazil.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 65 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Newly diagnosed (untreated) cutaneous leishmaniasis or early cutaneous leishmaniasis with localized lesions and a positive culture or diagnosed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods or by intradermal skin testing (Montenegro test).
* Number of lesions: 1 to 3 ulcerative lesions.
* Lesion´s diameter: 1 to 5 cm.
* Disease duration: up to three months.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase \>3 times upper limit of normal range
* Serum creatinine or blood urea nitrogen \>1.5 times upper limit of normal range
* Evidence of serious underlying disease (cardiac, renal, hepatic or pulmonary)
* Immunodeficiency or antibody to HIV
* Any non-compensated or uncontrolled condition, such as active tuberculosis, malignant disease, severe malaria, HIV, or other major infectious diseases
* Lactation, pregnancy (to be determined by adequate test) or inadequate contraception in females of childbearing potential for treatment period plus 2 months
* Negative parasitology (aspirate/biopsy/PCR) or negative Montenegro test
* Any history of prior anti-leishmania therapy
* Any condition which compromises ability to comply with the study procedures
* Lack of ability or willingness to give informed consent (patient and/or parent / legal representative)
* Anticipated non-availability for study visits/procedure
What they're measuring
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Cure rate or complete cicatrization of the ulcer.
Timeframe: 6 months after treatment
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03294161
SponsorHospital Universitário Professor Edgard Santos