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New treatment option for Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Official title Feasibility of Integrating Thermotherapy for Treatment of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Primary Health Care Setup
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06746350
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study will look at how feasible it is to use thermotherapy (TT) as a treatment for skin(cutaneous) leishmaniasis (CL) in health centers in the Sodo and South Sodo districts, Ethiopia. The main questions the investigators want to answer are: Is it practical, acceptable, and suitable to use thermotherapy for treating skin leishmaniasis in these health centers?
- Time commitment: about 3 months
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 12 to 60
You may be able to join if
- Males and females aged ≥12 and ≤60 years old.
- Patient has a lesion that satisfies the following criteria:
- Lesion size \< or = 4 cm (longest diameter).
- Not located adjacent to ear, nose, eyes, lips, or close to mucosal membranes.
- Patient with \< or = 4 CL lesions
You likely can't join if
- Any condition that prevents the patient from following the study treatment and/or the follow-up
See the full eligibility criteria
- Males and females aged ≥12 and ≤60 years old.
- Patient has a lesion that satisfies the following criteria:
- Lesion size \< or = 4 cm (longest diameter).
- Not located adjacent to ear, nose, eyes, lips, or close to mucosal membranes.
- Patient with \< or = 4 CL lesions
- Patient able to give written informed consent.
- Any condition that prevents the patient from following the study treatment and/or the follow-up
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 3 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 12 years to 60 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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