Clinical trials: Abscess
Abscess
Antibiotic Therapy After Incision and Drainage for Abscess
Background: Skin abscesses are a growing problem in the general pediatric population around the world. While the standard treatment for an abscess/boil is incision and drainage, many physicians also prescribe antibiotics, despite…
- Trial name
- NCT00900510
- Testing
- Incision and drainage, Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University
Pain, Procedural, Minor Laceration
Ketamine as a Supplement to Local Anesthesia for Minor Procedures
This trial is a double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial of adults and children (ages 7 to less than 70 years). Patients who present to the ED and who undergo minor bedside procedures that require local anesthesia will…
- Conditions
- Pain, Procedural, Minor Laceration, Abscess
- Trial name
- INK-MP (NCT06284473)
- Testing
- Ketamine, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Loyola University
Meningitis, Encephalitis
BIGlobal Intervention Study: Improving Diagnosis and Management of Suspected Brain Infections Globally
Background: Patients with suspected brain infections pose major challenges to low and middle income countries, including their disproportionately high burden, diverse causes with inadequate surveillance, requirement for invasive…
- Conditions
- Meningitis, Encephalitis, Abscess Brain
- Trial name
- NCT04190303
- Testing
- Pragmatic, multi-component package
- Where
- 4 sites in Brazil, India and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 2,233 people
- Sponsor
- University of Liverpool
Primary Spondylodiscitis, Pyogenic Spondylodiscitis
One Year Results of Managing Primary Spondylodiscitis
Primary spondylodiscitis is a severe infectious condition involving the spinal discs and adjacent vertebrae. It often causes significant back pain and requires careful management, typically involving long-term antibiotics and…
- Conditions
- Primary Spondylodiscitis, Pyogenic Spondylodiscitis, Spinal Infection
- Trial name
- NCT07509983
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Liver Abscess
Characteristics and Treatment Outcome of Liver Abscesses: An Observational Study
1. To assess the frequency, clinical presentation, microbiological and radiological characteristics of liver abscesses. 2. To evaluate the management plan and treatment outcome of liver abscess. 3.
- Trial name
- NCT06852235
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Staphylococcal Infection, Abscess
Comparison of Cephalexin Versus Clindamycin for Suspected CA-MRSA Skin Infections
The purpose of this study is to help define the role of antibiotics in the treatment of pediatric skin infections caused by community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA).
- Conditions
- Staphylococcal Infection, Abscess, Staphylococcal Skin Infection, Folliculitis
- Trial name
- NCT00352612
- Testing
- clindamycin, cephalexin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aaron Chen
Toxoplasmosis, Cerebral, HIV Infections
A Study of Azithromycin Plus Pyrimethamine in the Treatment of a Brain Infection in Patients With AIDS
To evaluate the effectiveness and toxicity of oral azithromycin and pyrimethamine as acute therapy for toxoplasmic encephalitis in AIDS patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00000966
- Testing
- Azithromycin, Pyrimethamine, Leucovorin calcium
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Abscess
The LOOP Trial in Treatment of Skin Abscesses
This prospective, randomized controlled trial enrolled a convenience sample of adults and children presenting to two Level 1 trauma centers over 12-months with subcutaneous skin abscesses necessitating drainage.
- Trial name
- NCT03398746
- Testing
- LOOP Technique, Standard incision and drainage
- Volunteers
- 217 people
- Sponsor
- Orlando Regional Medical Center
Staphylococcal Skin Infection, Abscess
Individualized vs. Household MRSA Decolonization
The purpose of this research study is to compare the effectiveness of commonly used decolonization treatments (application of mupirocin antibiotic ointment to the nose and bleach baths) when performed by individuals with a…
- Conditions
- Staphylococcal Skin Infection, Abscess, Furunculosis, Staphylococcus Aureus
- Trial name
- HOME2DS (NCT01814371)
- Testing
- 2% mupirocin ointment, Bleach Bath (dilute), Hygiene Protocol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 474 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Visceral Leishmaniasis, Human African Trypanosomiasis
Rapid Diagnostic Tests and Clinical/Laboratory Predictors of Tropical Diseases In Patients With Persistent Fever in Cambodia, Nepal, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sudan (NIDIAG-Fever)
Tropical fevers have been a diagnostic challenge from the antiquity. Nowadays, despite the availability of good diagnostic capacities, undifferentiated febrile illnesses continue to be a thorny problem for travel physicians.
- Conditions
- Visceral Leishmaniasis, Human African Trypanosomiasis, Enteric Fever, Melioidosis
- Trial name
- NCT01766830
- Testing
- rk28 ICT, IT LEISH (rK39), Immunochromatographic HAT test
- Where
- 7 sites in Cambodia, Democratic Republic of the Congo and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 1,927 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Surgical Site Infection
Effect of Peritoneal Lavage With Clindamycin-gentamicin Solution on Postoperative Colorectal Cancer Infection in Elective Surgery
Intrabdominal antibiotic irrigation will reduce wound and intrabdominal infection.
- Trial name
- lavage (NCT01378832)
- Testing
- Intra-peritoneal antibiotic lavage
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche
Abscess
Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Abscesses in Pediatric Patients After Incision and Drainage
The purpose of the study is to compare rates of cure of abscesses with and without antibiotic treatment after incision and drainage.
- Trial name
- NCT00691600
- Testing
- oral trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Abscess Soft Tissue, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Infection
Randomized Controlled Trial of Antibiotics in the Management of Children With Community-Acquired Abscess
The purpose of this study is to better understand why children develop methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) skin infections that require surgical drainage and whether antibiotics are helpful after the infection is…
- Conditions
- Abscess Soft Tissue, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Infection, Skin Abscess
- Trial name
- NCT01498744
- Testing
- Oral Clindamycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
X-linked Hypophosphatemia (XLH)
Prevention of Spontaneous Dental Abscesses in Children With X-linked Hypophosphatemia : a RCT
This study is a prospective, randomized, single-blind, split-mouth, national multicenter trial, comparing the efficacy of a self-etch adhesive system combined (SAM) with a flowable composite to that of a fluoride varnish for the…
- Trial name
- PRADEX (NCT04872907)
- Testing
- adhesive system, fluoride varnish, flowable composite
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Pancreatic Neoplasm, Pancreatic Cyst
Percutaneous Versus EUS FNAC in Pancreatic Masses
We aim to evaluate the role of Ultrasound-guided (USG) fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) in diagnosis of pancreatic masses compared to endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guided fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC).
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Neoplasm, Pancreatic Cyst, Pancreatic Abscess
- Trial name
- NCT04623749
- Testing
- US, EUS
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ola Kamal Mohammed Galal
MRSA
Community-Assoc. S. Aureus Colonization and Recurrent Infection in Pts With Uncomplicated S. Aureus Skin Abscesses
Infections due to S. aureus are a major healthcare burden. Currently there is not an effective way to prevent S. aureus infection.
- Trial name
- CIRCUS (NCT02690415)
- Testing
- Antibiotics Given, Antibiotics not given
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Southern Illinois University
Pilonidal Disease, Pilonidal Cyst/Fistula
MIPE for Pilonidal Disease
Pilonidal disease often presents as a chronic, relapsing condition. A variety of procedures are used in the management of pilonidal disease, with varying degrees of morbidity, disease-free interval, and long-term success.
- Conditions
- Pilonidal Disease, Pilonidal Cyst/Fistula, Pilonidal Sinus Without Abscess, Pilonidal Cyst Without Abscess
- Trial name
- NCT03772873
- Testing
- minimally invasive pilonidal excision
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 151 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Abscess, Pain
IN Ketamine Vs IN Midazolam and Fentanyl for Abscess I&D
The general objective of this study is to determine whether intranasal ketamine should be incorporated into formulary as an option to treat pain during minor procedures in the pediatric emergency department.
- Trial name
- NCT02635282
- Testing
- intranasal ketamine, intranasal fentanyl, intranasal midazolam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Tennessee
Toenail Fungal Infection, Cellulitis
A Subjective Observational Study of Patients Using Medicated Footbath/Footwash Treatment in Podiatry Care
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the level of relief perceived by patients using medicated footbath/footwash with or without an oral medication for the treatment of podiatry issues.
- Conditions
- Toenail Fungal Infection, Cellulitis, Pitted Keratolysis, Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Trial name
- NCT03781024
- Testing
- Footwash
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people
- Sponsor
- Data Collection Analysis Business Management
Abscess, Intra-Abdominal, Abdominal Abscess
A Safety and Tolerability Study of Doripenem Compared With Meropenem in Children Hospitalized With Complicated Intra-abdominal Infections
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of doripenem compared with meropenem in children hospitalized with complicated intra-abdominal infections.
- Conditions
- Abscess, Intra-Abdominal, Abdominal Abscess, Abdomen, Acute, Abdominal Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01110382
- Testing
- Doripenem, Meropenem, Amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium
- Where
- 19 sites in United States, Argentina and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen Research & Development, LLC