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 |
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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 |
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Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment (selection bias) | Unclear risk | D ‐ Not used |