Clinical trials: MRSA Infections
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
Bacteremia, Fungemia
Rapid Identification and Susceptibility Testing of Pathogens From Blood Cultures
Would rapid identification of bacteria and rapid detection of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) (using an FDA-cleared assay) in positive blood culture bottles improve patient care…
- Conditions
- Bacteremia, Fungemia, Bloodstream Infection
- Trial name
- NCT01898208
- Testing
- FilmArray testing, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Bacterial culture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 743 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Blood Stream Infections, MRSA Infections
Testing Spread and Implementation of Novel Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcal Aureus (MRSA)-Reducing Practices
The purpose of this study is to implement strategies for improved efficiency and waste reduction ("Toyota Lean") and positive deviance, a social behavioral change process, utilizing frontline healthcare personnel to reduce…
- Trial name
- NCT01255943
- Testing
- healthcare staff processes for infection prevention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 175 people
- Sponsor
- MaineHealth
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
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Recurrence
Patient-Centered Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) Study of Home-based Interventions to Prevent CA-MRSA Infection Recurrence
The overall goal of the project is to develop and evaluate a home-based intervention to prevent re-infection and transmission of Community-Acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) in patients presenting to…
- Conditions
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Recurrence, Staphylococcal Skin Infections, Antibiotic Resistance
- Trial name
- CAMP-2 (NCT02566928)
- Testing
- 2% mupirocin ointment, Chlorhexidine wash, Hygiene protocol
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 278 people
- Sponsor
- Clinical Directors Network
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
Bacteremia, Soft Tissue Infections
Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics (PK) of Daptomycin (MK-3009) in Japanese Pediatric Subjects With Complicated Skin and Soft Tissue Infections (cSSTI) and Bacteremia (MK-3009-029)
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters of daptomycin for injection in Japanese pediatric participants aged 1 to 17 years with complicated skin and soft tissue infection…
- Conditions
- Bacteremia, Soft Tissue Infections, Skin Diseases, Infectious
- Trial name
- NCT03643952
- Testing
- Daptomycin for Injection
- Where
- 16 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Cystic Fibrosis
STaph Aureus Resistance-Treat Early and Repeat (STAR-TER)
To evaluate the micro-biologic efficacy and safety of a streamlined treatment for early onset methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in patients with cystic fibrosis.
- Trial name
- STAR-TER (NCT03489629)
- Testing
- Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX), Minocycline, Mupirocin
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
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
Cystic Fibrosis
Efficacy and Safety Study of AeroVanc for the Treatment of Persistent MRSA Lung Infection in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine whether AeroVanc treatment is safe and effective in reducing the number of MRSA colony forming units in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01746095
- Testing
- Vancomycin hydrochloride inhalation powder
- Where
- 38 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- Savara Inc.
Cellulitis
Study of New Antibiotic Regimen for the Treatment of Uncomplicated Cellulitis in Emergency Department Patients
The primary aim of this study is to quantify the effectiveness of Bactrim as additional therapy for the treatment of uncomplicated cellulitis in adults, by comparing: standard therapy plus Bactrim, versus standard therapy plus…
- Trial name
- NCT00676130
- Testing
- trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, Cephalexin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 153 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
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
Bacterial Infection, Benign Neoplasm
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cleansing in Preventing Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection and Acquisition of Multi-drug Resistant Organisms in Younger Patients With Cancer or Undergoing Donor Stem Cell Transplant
This randomized phase III trial studies chlorhexidine gluconate cleansing to see how well it works compared to control cleansing in preventing central line associated bloodstream infection and acquisition of multi-drug resistant…
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infection, Benign Neoplasm, Malignant Neoplasm, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection
- Trial name
- NCT01817075
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate Skin Cleanser, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Mild Soap Skin Cleanser
- Where
- 59 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 177 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Atopic Dermatitis
The Underlying Mechanisms For S. Aureus Infection And Colonization Of Skin in People With Atopic Dermatitis With And Without Eczema Herpeticum (MRSA)
Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) is a bacterium that causes many painful skin and soft tissue conditions, such as scalded-skin syndrome, boils, or impetigo.
- Conditions
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema Herpeticum, MRSA
- Trial name
- MRSA (NCT00822276)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Staphylococcus Aureus, Bacteremia
Comparison of Nephrotoxicity and Hospital Costs in Patients With Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia Who Received Vancomycin Versus Teicoplanin Therapy
Staphylococcus aureus, the most virulent of the many staphylococcal species, has been recognized as one of the most important and lethal human bacterial pathogens.
- Trial name
- NCT01352936
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 190 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital
Infections, Nosocomial
Linezolid for the Treatment of Infections Caused by Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Japan
Use of linezolid in patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in Japan
- Trial name
- NCT00150332
- Testing
- linezolid
- Where
- 20 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Infection
Use of a Loading Dose of Vancomycin in Pediatric Dosing
Vancomycin is an antibiotic administered to children or adults for many types of infections. While it has been used to treat infections of children for more than 50 years we are still not completely certain about the best dose to…
- Trial name
- NCT01290237
- Testing
- vancomycin hydrocloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Staphylococcal Infection
Strategies Using Off-Patent Antibiotics for Methicillin Resistant S. Aureus "STOP MRSA"
The purpose of this study is to determine the optimal outpatient treatment strategy of uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI) in areas of the United States where the prevalence of Community-Acquired…
- Trial name
- NCT00729937
- Testing
- Cephalexin, Clindamycin, Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,265 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
MRSA Infection
Two Strategies for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Infection Prevention in Surgical Patients
The study is a two-arm controlled multi-centre trial of two strategies to reduce nosocomial MRSA transmission and infection among surgical patients. Enrolment and primary analyses will be performed at the hospital level.
- Trial name
- MOSAR-04 (NCT00685867)
- Testing
- Rapid molecular MRSA test, Hand hygiene promotion
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 126,750 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva