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OnychomycosisPhase 3NCT00443820

Efficacy Safety, and Tolerability of Topical Terbinafine in Patients With Mild to Moderate Toenail Fungus of the Big Toenail

A Phase 3 study testing terbinafine in people with Onychomycosis, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 23 sites in 3 countries.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study is designed to assess the efficacy, safety and tolerability of a topical formulation of terbinafine solution applied daily in patients with toenail fungus. This trial will study patients with mild to moderate toenail fungus disease of the big toenail and their responses to two treatment durations, 24 or 48… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 12 to 75 years
Conditions the study is for
Onychomycosis
What is being tested?
terbinafine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
526 participants
Where
23 sitesin 3 countries
Study dates
Dec 2006to Jun 2008
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 12 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Male and females 12 - 75 years of age
  • Fungal toenail infection of one or both of the large (great) toenails
  • The nail infection must be due to a dermatophyte, (mixed infections dermatophyte and non-dermatophyte] are not allowed)

Who cannot join

  • Target foot must not have severe plantar (moccasin) tinea pedis that would require systemic therapy. Mild to moderate tinea pedis (athlete's foot) infection should be treated with terbinafine prior to baseline or at any time during the trial. Other topical treatments for athlete's foot may be recommended at the discretion of the investigator.
  • Subjects must not have abnormalities of the nail that could prevent a normal appearing nail if clearing of infection is achieved
  • No administration of systemic antifungal medications within 6 months prior to screening visit
  • No application of prescription topical antifungal medications for toenail fungus within 3 months or other commercially available topical medications for toenail fungus applied directly to the toenails within 1 month prior to screening visit
  • No professional pedicures or application of any nail polish product or nail cosmetic to the toenails after the screening visit
  • Known pregnancy or lactation at time of enrollment
  • Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply

Trial locations and contacts

23 sites in 3 countries.

23 sites in 3 countries

United States20 sites
  • Dr. Max Weisfeld

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21214

  • Dr. Jesse Plasencia

    Chicago, Illinois, 60632

  • Dr. Anne Lucky

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45230

  • Dr.Michael Kaye

    Covington, Louisiana, 70433

  • Dr. Linda Stein-Gold

    Detroit, Michigan, 48202

  • Dr. Jay Lifshen

    Irving, Texas, 75061

  • Dr. Robert P. Dunne

    Melbourne, Florida, 32935

  • Dr. David Horowitz

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203

  • Dr. Richard Scher

    New York, New York, 10032

  • Dr. Mark Ling

    Newnan, Georgia, 30263

  • Dr. Larry Doehring

    Northglenn, Colorado, 80234

  • Dr. Fred D. Youngswick

    Novato, California, 94945

  • Dr. John Mallory

    Overland Park, Kansas, 66215

  • Dr. Rich Phoebe

    Portland, Oregon, 97210

  • Dr. Richard Pollak

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229

  • Dr. Patricia Westmorland

    Simpsonville, South Carolina, 29681

  • Dr. Anna Glaser

    St Louis, Missouri, 63104

  • Dr. Jeffrey Conrow

    Topeka, Kansas, 66606

  • Dr. Patrick Agnew

    Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23464

  • Dr. Joseph Jorrizo

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157

Other trials in United States

Germany2 sites
  • Novartis

    Investigative Site

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Various Cities

Other trials in Germany

France1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Various Cities

Other trials in France

About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Double-blind, Vehicle-controlled, Multicenter, Parallel Group Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Topical Terbinafine Hydrogen Chloride (HCl) Formulation for 24 or 48 Weeks of Treatment in Patients With Mild to Moderate Toenail Onychomycosis

This study is designed to assess the efficacy, safety and tolerability of a topical formulation of terbinafine solution applied daily in patients with toenail fungus. This trial will study patients with mild to moderate toenail fungus disease of the big toenail and their responses to two treatment durations, 24 or 48 weeks.

Conditions
Onychomycosis
Being tested
terbinafine, Placebo
Keywords
Toenail fungus, Onychomycosis, Nail fungus, Toenail fungal infection, Tinea unguium, Dermatophytes, Foot dermatoses
Medical subject headings
Onychomycosis, Foot Dermatoses

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • terbinafineDrug

    Also called Lamisil

    Terbinafine hydrochloride (HCl) 10 % nail solution for onychomycosis (NSO) once daily for 48 weeks

  • PlaceboDrug

    Vehicle (placebo) once daily for 48 weeks

  • terbinafineDrug

    Also called Lamisil

    Terbinafine hydrochloride (HCl) 10 % Nail Solution for Onychomycosis once daily for 24 weeks

  • PlaceboDrug

    Vehicle (placebo) once daily for 24 weeks

Study groups in NCT00443820
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
1ExperimentalTerbinafine hydrochloride (HCl) 10 % Nail Solution for Onychomycosis (NSO) for 48 weeks
Receives: Drug: terbinafine
2Placebo comparatorVehicle (placebo) for 48 weeks
Receives: Drug: Placebo
3ExperimentalTerbinafine hydrochloride (HCl) 10 % Nail Solution for Onychomycosis (NSO) for 24 weeks
Receives: Drug: terbinafine
4Placebo comparatorVehicle (placebo) for 24 weeks
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Efficacy Assessed by the Percentage of Participants With Complete Cure at the End of Study (Week 52) After Treating for 24 or 48 Weeks

    Complete cure is defined as negative KOH microscopy and negative culture for dermatophytes and no residual involvement of the target toenail.

    Measured: 52 weeks

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Efficacy Assessed by the Percentage of Participants With Mycological Cure at the End of Study After Treating Participants for 24 or 48 Weeks

    Mycological cure is defined as negative KOH microscopy and negative culture for dermatophytes.

    Measured: 52 weeks

  2. Efficacy Assessed by the Percentage of Participants With Clinical Effectiveness at the End of Study After Treating Participants for 24 or 48 Weeks

    Clinical effectiveness is defined as negative KOH microscopy and negative culture for dermatophytes and <= 10% residual involvement of the target toenail.

    Clinical effectiveness was a composite binary variable defined as "Yes" if:

    • If mycological cure (negative KOH and negative culture for dermatophytes) and
    • = 10% residual involvement of the target toenail "No" if otherwise

    Measured: 52 weeks

  3. Safety and Tolerability Assessed by the Number of Participants With Adverse Events

    Safety and tolerability data as assessed by the number of participants with Adverse Events (AE), Serious Adverse Events, Drug discontinuation due to an AE and death. Additional details can be found in the Adverse Event Section.

    Measured: 52 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 Mar 2007 (estimated)
  2. Study startDec 2006
  3. Primary completionJun 2008
  4. Study completionJun 2008

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
526 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00443820
Sponsor's protocol ID
CSFO327N2302
Status last verified
Mar 2011
First submitted
2 Mar 2007
Last updated
19 Apr 2011
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing terbinafine in people with Onychomycosis, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 23 sites in 3 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Apr 2011. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 23 sites in United States, Germany, France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 19 Apr 2011). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Efficacy Assessed by the Percentage of Participants With Complete Cure at the End of Study (Week 52) After Treating for 24 or 48 Weeks (time frame: 52 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Apr 2011.

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