Methods | Random allocation, double blind, coded treatment packs were used. No mention of blind outcome assessment. |
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Participants | Women with trichomoniasis in Rotterdam, Holland. | |
Interventions | Carnidazole versus tinidazole, both 2 g, single oral dose. Partners received same treatment and an instruction leaflet was given to all patients recommending condom use for 2 weeks and alcohol abstinence. |
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Outcomes | Parasitological cure after 1 and 2 weeks. Side effects. | |
Notes | Diagnosis by wetmount. Side effects reported for all (patients and partners). Five patients did not attend the first follow up, all were seen at 2 weeks, no exclusions reported. |