Methods | Random allocation to two groups. Placebos were not used, however investigators were blind to the group allocation during the course of the study and for outcome assessments. Follow up at 2 weeks. |
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Participants | Non‐pregnant women with vaginal discharge who could attend a follow up visit after 2 weeks were eligible. Trial conducted in a venereal disease clinic in London, England. |
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Interventions | Metronidazole 2 g (400 g tabs x 5) versus tinidazole 2 g (500g x 4) as single dose by mouth. | |
Outcomes | Parasitological and clinical cure. Side effects. | |
Notes | Diagnosis by wetmount and culture. Loss to follow up 6/46 and 7/49 in the metronidazole and tinidazole groups, respectively. |