Active clinical trials for "Candidiasis"

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) caused by Candida species, predominantly C. Albicans is considered one of the most common infections of the lower female genital tract affecting 75% of women at least once in their lifetime. Recurrent VVC (RVVC) is arbitrarily defined as four or more episodes every year. RVVC is a debilitating, long-term condition that can severely affect the quality of life of women. Several factors have been associated with RVVC such as prolonged use of antibiotics, inadequately treated infection, uncontrolled diabetes, immune mechanisms (e.g. HIV), oral contraceptive use as well as the resistance of non-albicans Candida species (e.g. C glabrata, C krusei) to conventional antifungal agents as azoles. Fluconazole administered orally is the most commonly used antifungal drug in the case of RVVC. However, in the last decade, fluconazole-resistant C Albicans has been reported in women with RVVC. Terconazole is a broad-spectrum, triazole antifungal treatment agent for both C Albicans and non-albicans. Its use (80 mg vaginal suppository daily for 6 days) was as effective as two doses of oral fluconazole (150 mg) in the treatment of patients with severe VVC and RVVC. Boric acid or boracic [B(OH)3] is a weak acid with proven antifungal action. In RVVC especially in azole-resistant strains and in non-Candida Albicans, 600 mg of the boric acid vaginal suppository is recommended once daily for 2 weeks. This regimen has a mycologic cure rate varied from 40% to 100%. However, there are no published studies comparing the intravaginal use of boric acid with terconazole for RVVC. Accordingly, a prospective randomized study in patients with RVVC will be conducted to address this important issue.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of SHR8008 vs. Fluconazole In Subjects with Acute vulvovaginal Candidiasis

This Pilot study is designed to explore the rate of local side effects of fluticasone as delivered by Advair and to determine the best outcome measure to assess these effects. This study is the initial step, and will be followed by a larger scale study.

Candidiasis is an infection caused by a yeast (a type of fungus) called Candida. Candidiasis in the vagina is commonly called a "vaginal yeast infection." Another names for this infection is "vaginal candidiasis". The symptoms of vaginal candidiasis include: Vaginal itching or soreness, Pain during sexual intercourse, Pain or discomfort when urinating and Abnormal vaginal discharge. VagiVitalAC is a modified version of the existing gel VagiVital, formulated to act as a treatment for fungal infections. This clinical investigation is a two-part study consisting of a pilot part followed by a randomized part. The aim of the pilot part is to evaluate if VagiVitalAC is able to cure the vulvovaginal candidiasis in at least 70% of the patients after 7 days treatment. If the proportion of cured patients is at least 70 %, the next part, the randomized part, will be performed. In the randomized part, the treatment efficacy and safety of VagiVitalAC on candida vulvovaginitis will be evaluated by comparing a treatment group with a control group receiving no treatment.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of SHR8008 capsule In Subjects With Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

The objectives of this study are to compare the efficacy and safety of Clotrimazole troche/ lozenges USP, 10 mg (Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories, India) vs. Clotrimazole Troche/ Lozenges USP, 10 mg (Roxane Laboratories Inc., USA) in patients with oropharyngeal candidiasis, where this condition has been diagnosed by clinical examination and confirmed by fungal culture

This study evaluates whether adding a dietary supplement similar to coconut oil (MCT oil) to feedings in premature infants will reduce the amount of yeast (Candida) detectable in their stool. Infants who have Candida in their stool are eligible to participate. Half of the enrolled infants will have additional MCT oil added to their feedings and half will not.

The purpose of this study is to assess if a propolis solution is able to remove plaque and kill microbes from complete dentures. The investigators will compare the results of the propolis-based denture cleanser with those obtained with an inactive solution.

Adults admitted to intensive care units are at risk for a variety of complications. Infections due to the fungus called candida are of particular concern. The study will test the possibility that caspofungin, a new therapy for fungal infections, can successfully reduce the rate of candida infections in subjects at risk. It will also test if caspofungin is useful in treating subjects for this disease when diagnosed using a new blood test that is performed twice weekly, permitting earlier diagnosis than current practice standards.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether F18 fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) positron-emission tomography scan (PET scan) is useful for the therapy strategy of hepatosplenic candidiasis.