Clinical trials: MRSA Infection
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
Abscess
Trial of Antibiotic Treatment for Skin Abscess in Patients at Risk for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Infection
Patients will be enrolled in a multi-center study to prospectively evaluate outcome after treatment for an uncomplicated skin abscess. All patients will receive incision and drainage and wound cultures.
- Trial name
- NCT00829686
- Testing
- Septra
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- 59th Medical Wing
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Extremity Fractures
MICRO Study: Detecting Bacterial Infections Related to Orthopaedic Surgical Implants
A prospective trial conducted at Shock Trauma of patients between 18 years of age and older who have sustained a fracture with metal implanted.
- Trial name
- MICRO (NCT03132246)
- Testing
- Blood draws
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
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)
Wound Infection Due to Staphylococcus Aureus, MRSA Infection of Postoperative Wound
S. Aureus Screening and Decolonization
Staphylococcus aureus (SA) healthcare-associated infections (HAI) cause significant morbidity and mortality. SA causes 15% of all HAI and 30% of surgical site infections (SSIs).
- Trial name
- NCT02182115
- Testing
- antiseptic bundle, standard of care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Abscess, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection
Trial of Septra for Uncomplicated Skin Abscesses in Patients at Risk for Community Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection
Patients will be enrolled in a multi-center study (Wilford Hall Medical Center and Brooke Army Medical Center) to prospectively evaluate outcome after treatment for an uncomplicated skin abscess.
- Trial name
- NCT00822692
- Testing
- Trim/ Sulfa DS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 139 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- 59th Medical Wing
Staphylococcal Infection
A Study of MK-3009 in Japanese Patients With Skin or Blood Stream Infections Caused by Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MK-3009-002)
The study investigates the efficacy and safety of MK-3009 in participants with skin infections, septicemia and right-sided infective endocarditis (RIE) caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
- Trial name
- NCT00770341
- Testing
- Daptomycin 4 mg/kg, Comparator: vancomycin, Daptomycin 6 mg/kg
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Atopic Dermatitis, Secondary Infection
Safety and Efficacy Study of Altabax Ointment in the Treatment of Secondarily Infected Atopic Dermatitis
Skin infections may complicate the treatment of atopic dermatitis.The use of topical ointments has become very important to avoid the use of oral antibiotics.
- Trial name
- NCT01064947
- Testing
- Retapamulin 1%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Derm Research, PLLC
Healthcare Associated Infections, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Active Bathing to Eliminate Infection (ABATE Infection) Trial
The ABATE Infection Project is a cluster randomized trial of hospitals to compare two quality improvement strategies to reduce multi-drug resistant organisms and healthcare-associated infections in non-critical care units.
- Conditions
- Healthcare Associated Infections, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Multi Drug Resistant Organisms
- Trial name
- ABATE (NCT02063867)
- Testing
- Arm 2: Decolonization
- Where
- 52 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Infections
Evaluation of Ceftaroline Fosamil Versus a Comparator in Adult Subjects With Community-acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP) With Risk for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
The purpose of this study is to determine whether ceftaroline is effective and safe for the treatment of patients with Community-acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP) at risk for infection due to Methicillin-resistant…
- Trial name
- NCT01645735
- Testing
- Ceftaroline fosamil, Ceftriaxone plus vancomycin
- Where
- 31 sites in United States, Georgia and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Forest Laboratories
Infection Control
Enhanced Room Cleaning in Intensive Care Units to Reduce Gown and Glove Contamination With Multi-drug-resistant Bacteria
The purpose of this study is to determine whether extra cleaning of frequently-contaminated surfaces in intensive care rooms is effective in preventing contamination of disposable isolation gowns and gloves with multi-drug…
- Trial name
- NCT01481935
- Testing
- Enhanced cleaning of surfaces in ICU rooms
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 190 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Skin Infection
Phase 2a Study of CG400549 for the Treatment of cABSSSI Caused by Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Primary Objective: To make a preliminary assessment of the efficacy of CG400549 (960 mg daily) in subjects with cABSSSI (major cutaneous abscesses) due to MRSA.
- Trial name
- CG400549 (NCT01593761)
- Testing
- CG400549
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- CrystalGenomics, Inc.
Bacterial Infections
Comparative Study of Ceftaroline vs. Vancomycin Plus Aztreonam in Adult Subjects With Complicated Skin Infections
The purpose of this study is to determine whether ceftaroline is effective and safe in the treatment of complicated skin infections in adults.
- Trial name
- cSSSI (NCT00424190)
- Testing
- IV Vancomycin plus IV Aztreonam, Ceftaroline
- Where
- 52 sites in United States, Argentina and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 698 people
- Sponsor
- Forest Laboratories
Cystic Fibrosis, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Early Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Therapy in Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
Purpose: There has been a recent, rapid increase in prevalence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) among patients with Cystic Fibrosis (22% across US CF centers in 2009).
- Trial name
- STAR-Too (NCT01349192)
- Testing
- Rifampin, Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole, Minocycline
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Staphylococcal Vaccine
Safety and Efficacy of SA4Ag Vaccine in Adults Having Elective Open Posterior Spinal Fusion Procedures With Multilevel Instrumentation
The purposes of the clinical trial are to determine whether the SA4Ag vaccine can prevent postoperative Staphylococcus aureus infections in patients who are undergoing elective spinal fusion surgery, and to evaluate the safety of…
- Trial name
- STRIVE (NCT02388165)
- Testing
- Staphylococcus aureus 4-Antigen (SA4Ag) Vaccine
- Where
- 301 sites in United States, Austria and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 3,450 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Gown and Glove Use to Prevent the Spread of Infection in VA Community Living Centers
Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) infections are a common cause of morbidity and mortality in nursing home residents. MRSA is predominantly spread from patient-to-patient by health care workers.
- Trial name
- NCT01350479
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 203 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
Nosocomial Pneumonia With Suspected Or Proven Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
To determine if linezolid is superior to vancomycin in the treatment of nosocomial (acquired in the hospital) pneumonia due to Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) in adult subjects.
- Trial name
- ZEPHYR (NCT00084266)
- Testing
- linezolid (Zyvox), vancomycin
- Where
- 177 sites in United States, Argentina and 20 more
- Volunteers
- 1,225 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Skin Diseases, Infectious
Utility of Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole Use in Skin Abscess Management
The purpose of this study is to determine if antibiotics are required in the management of skin abscess following incision and drainage.
- Trial name
- NCT00679302
- Testing
- Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 161 people
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
Staphylococcal Skin Infection
Comparison of Telavancin and Vancomycin for Complicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections With a Focus on Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Study 0017 compares the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug, telavancin, and an approved drug, vancomycin, for the treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections.
- Trial name
- ATLAS1 (NCT00091819)
- Testing
- Telavancin, Vancomycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 862 people
- Sponsor
- Cumberland Pharmaceuticals