This study will compare efficacy of versabase gel with 20% sarracenia purpurea versus placebo applied every 3-4 hours to herpes lesions.
Patients screened for hsv one or two. Patients with herpes given a 1/8 oz of gel. Researcher does not know which is active and which is placebo (placebo is actually just versabase gel). Patent applies gel to lesions every 3-4 hours. Returns to clinic on days 3, 5, and 14 for evaluation. Up to 50 patients may be enrolled.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
33
Topical application of gel/plant mix to lesions
versabase gel only
Naturopaths international
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States
Pain
Pain scale-- subjective
Time frame: 2 weeks
Size
Measure lesion size over 2 weeks
Time frame: 2 weeks
Appearance
Photo taken of lesion w patient informed consent
Time frame: 2 weeks
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