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. 2007 Jul 18;2007(3):CD001434. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001434.pub2

Ledezma 2000.

Methods RCT
 Study aim clearly defined: yes
 Blinded assessor of primary outcome: not stated 
 Double blind study; yes
 Participants comparable at baseline for age: not stated Sex: not stated Duration of complaint: not stated
 Inclusion and exclusion criteria specified: yes 
 Interventions well described: yes
 Assessment of compliance: not stated
 Intention to treat analysis: not stated
 A Priori sample size calculation: not stated
 Fungi identified: yes
 Adverse events reported: no
 Number of drop outs stated: yes
Participants Total evaluable sample; 47/70
 Participants; Venezuelan army soldiers 
 Exclusion criteria; use of topical antifungals within 30 days of commencement of study.
Interventions a. 0.6% ajone (alcoholic extract of garlic)
b. 1% ajone
1% Terbinafine
all applied twice daily for one week
Outcomes Cure = negative culture
Effective treatment = cured and signs and symptoms less than 2 on the following scale;
 0=absent
 1=light
 2=moderate
 3=intense
Notes  
Risk of bias
Bias Authors' judgement Support for judgement
Allocation concealment (selection bias) Unclear risk D ‐ Not used