Clinical trials: Bacterial Colonization
Staphylococcal Infection
Safety and Efficacy of Mupirocin in Eradicating Colonization With S. Aureus in Critically Ill Infants
The objective of this trial is 1) to evaluate the safety and clinical acceptability of a 5-day course of mupirocin applied every 8 hours (± 2 hours) to the nares, umbilical and perianal areas of infants residing in the ICU.
- Trial name
- NCT01827358
- Testing
- Mupirocin calcium
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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
Candida Infection, Premature Infant
Effect of Medium Chain Triglyceride Intake on Colonization of Preterm Infants With Candida
This study evaluates whether adding a dietary supplement similar to coconut oil (MCT oil) to feedings in premature infants will reduce the amount of yeast (Candida) detectable in their stool.
- Trial name
- NCT03630770
- Testing
- Medium-Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Joseph Bliss
Staphylococcal Skin Infections, Abscesses
Staphylococcus Aureus Decolonization Study
The purpose of this study is to determine whether measures to eliminate the Staph germ from the skin of the index patient (with a special ointment and soap) are more effective when performed by everyone in the household rather…
- Conditions
- Staphylococcal Skin Infections, Abscesses, Furunculosis, Staphylococcus Aureus
- Trial name
- SuDS (NCT00731783)
- Testing
- 2% Mupirocin Ointment, 4% Chlorhexidine liquid soap, Hygiene protocol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 183 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Community-Acquired Staphylococcus Aureus
Prevention of Recurrent Infections Caused by Community Acquired Staphylococcus Aureus (CA-SA) in Children
The primary purpose of this study is to determine if adding bleach baths to routine ways for prevention of Staph infections is helpful. The amount added is a very weak amount.
- Trial name
- NCT00901316
- Testing
- Routine Measures Group, Bleach Bath Group (Bleach plus routine measures)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 987 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Infection
Impact of Chlorhexidine Cleansing on Bacteria Colonizing the Umbilical Cord of Infants in Bangladesh
Background: In developing countries, many babies are born at home and the umbilical cord commonly becomes infected during the first week after birth, and can be deadly.
- Trial name
- NCT00719329
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine 4.0%, Dry Cord Care
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 1,931 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Pneumococcal Infections
Study Evaluating the Impact of a 13-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine on Nasopharyngeal Colonization
This study is designed to assess the impact of 13-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (13vPnC) on nasopharyngeal colonization with Streptococcus pneumoniae in healthy infants.
- Trial name
- NCT00508742
- Testing
- 13-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine, 7 valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
- Where
- 5 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 1,866 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Staph Aureus Colonization, Staph Aureus Infection
Treating Parents to Reduce NICU Transmission of Staphylococcus Aureus Trial
This trial will test the hypothesis that treating parents of neonates requiring NICU care with intranasal mupirocin and topical chlorhexidine bathing will reduce the spread of S. aureus from parents to neonates.
- Trial name
- TREAT PARENTS (NCT02223520)
- Testing
- Mupirocin and Chlorhexidine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 307 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Candidiasis
Fluconazole Prophylaxis for the Prevention of Candidiasis in Infants Less Than 750 Grams Birthweight
The most common etiology of infection-related death or neurodevelopmental impairment in neonates with birthweight <750 g is invasive candidiasis.
- Trial name
- NCT00734539
- Testing
- fluconazole
- Where
- 33 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 362 people
- Sponsor
- Daniel Benjamin