Efficacy of Ultraviolet B Phototherapy in the Management of Resistant and Relapsing Tinea Corpori… (NCT07242703) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Efficacy of Ultraviolet B Phototherapy in the Management of Resistant and Relapsing Tinea Corporis and Tinea Cruris
36 participantsStarted 2025-12-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to assess the efficacy of narrow-band ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) phototherapy as a standalone treatment in patients with resistant and recurrent tinea.
To evaluate the clinical and mycological improvement in response to NB-UVB therapy compared to standard anti-fungal treatment alone.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged ≥18 years.
Both sexes.
Clinical diagnosis of tinea corporis or cruris.
Failure of ≥4 weeks of systemic antifungal therapy (e.g., terbinafine or itraconazole).
No antifungal (topical or systemic) or corticosteroid treatment in the 2 weeks preceding enrollment.
Recurrent infection (≥2 relapses in the past 6 months)
Positive KOH microscopy and culture at baseline
Exclusion Criteria:
* Photosensitivity disorders or photosensitizing medications.
Xeroderma pigmentosa, LE or other photosensitive dermatoses. dermatomyositis.
Other skin conditions (psoriasis, eczema, etc.).
Known autoimmune diseases, immunosuppression, or coagulopathies..
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.