Intralesional Injection of Levofloxacin for the Management of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (NCT06797544) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
Intralesional Injection of Levofloxacin for the Management of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Iraq40 participantsStarted 2025-02-09
Plain-language summary
Aim of the study to evaluate the effectiveness of intralesional levofloxacin 0.5% solution as a local injection in treating cutaneous leishmaniasis.
In an open-label single-arm clinical trial, all patients were given intralesional levofloxacin injections; the patients had cutaneous leishmaniasis lesions. Each lesion was considered a case in the final analysis. Each lesion will be followed up for 90 days (censor endpoint) or until the lesions are cured.
Intralesional levofloxacin (5 mg/ml, 100 ml, Tavanic®, Sanofi, France) will be injected into each lesion based on its size (5 mg/cm2). The infiltration of intralesional dose will be given once weekly for up to 6 weeks. Treatment will be stopped in patients cured before 6 weeks of treatment. A fine insulin needle will be used to infiltrate the lesion.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with single or multiple (less than seven lesions) lesions of cutaneous leishmaniasis and patients ranging in age from 20 to 75 years old.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who received anti-leishmaniasis treatment locally or systemically for the last month before this study and patients on prolonged corticosteroid therapy.
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?
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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
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Cure rate
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment up to 90 days.