Clinical trials: Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Control of MRSA in Nursing Homes: Decolonization vs Standard Precautions
The purpose of this study is to determine the better approach between the currently procedure (i.e. standards precautions) and a reinforced strategy to control MRSA transmission in the institutionalized population of nursing…
- Trial name
- NCT01138462
- Testing
- intervention
- Volunteers
- 157 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lausanne Hospitals
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Comparison of Decolonization of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Using Theraworx
The purpose of this study is to examine treatment method of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) decolonization in patients.
- Trial name
- SJMRSA (NCT00713674)
- Testing
- Theraworx, mupirocin antibiotic ointment
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mercy Research
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
Skin Diseases, Infectious, Staphylococcal Skin Infections
Clinical and Economic Outcomes of Ceftaroline Fosamil for ABSSSI Documented or at Risk of MRSA
The proposed study is a prospective, open-label, randomized, multi-center trial of ceftaroline versus vancomycin for the treatment of ABSSSI in patients documented or at risk for MRSA.
- Trial name
- NCT02582203
- Testing
- Ceftaroline, Vancomycin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 174 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wayne State University
Healthy Volunteers, Anti-Bacterial Agents
A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of N-Rephasin® SAL200 in Healthy Male Volunteers
The Objectives of this study is to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of single dose of N-Rephasin® SAL200 in healthy male subjects.
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers, Anti-Bacterial Agents, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
- Trial name
- NCT01855048
- Testing
- N-Rephasin® SAL200
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Intron Biotechnology, Inc.
Staphylococcus Aureus
Staphylococcus Aureus Toxoids Phase 1-2 Vaccine Trial
This study involves the use of investigational vaccines. A vaccine is a medicine that causes the body to make antibodies. Antibodies help destroy foreign substances that enter the body.
- Trial name
- NCT01011335
- Testing
- Monovalent rAT, Monovalent rLukS-PV, Bivalent rLukS-PV / rAT
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 176 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Hospital Acquired MRSA, Community Acquired MRSA
Hospital Acquired and Community Acquired MRSA in GI Lab
Hospital acquired and community acquired methicillin resistant staph aureus (MRSA) has become an important health issue for in recent years. Up to two thirds of patients that are hospitalized may be colonized with MRSA.
- Trial name
- NCT00577343
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
MRSA - Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection
Vascular Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis Study (VSAPS 2)
The current recommended antibiotic, Cefazolin, treatment for vascular surgery, provides coverage only for Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureaus (MSSA), other gram-positive bacteria, and some gram-negative bacteria which…
- Trial name
- NCT01612052
- Testing
- Antibiotic Prophylaxis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CAMC Health System
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
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)
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Comprehensive Strategy to Decolonize Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) in the Outpatient Setting
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of topical and oral antibiotics in eliminating carriage of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) among those living in the community.
- Trial name
- NCT01232231
- Testing
- pharmacological decolonization treatment, Education
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Joseph Kim
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
Nasal Carriers MRSA
A Phase I/IIa Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Topical LTX-109 in Subjects Nasally Colonized With Methicillin-resistant/-Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA/MSSA)
This is a pilot study conducted to evaluate the safety, local tolerability and efficacy of LTX-109(Lytixar™), a lytic peptide designed to kill bacterias quickly and efficient.
- Trial name
- NCT01158235
- Testing
- LTX-109
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lytix Biopharma AS
Community-Acquired MRSA Infections, Abscesses
An Attempt to Reduce Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Infection in Soldiers
The main purpose of this study is to determine if applying mupirocin into soldiers noses who are colonized with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) will reduce infections in them and their cohort of fellow soldiers.
- Conditions
- Community-Acquired MRSA Infections, Abscesses, Cellulitis, Folliculitis
- Trial name
- NCT00289588
- Testing
- Mupirocin (drug)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brooke Army Medical Center
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Efficacy Study of Altabax to Clear Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Nasal Colonization
The purpose of the study is to determine whether Altabax (retapamulin ointment, 1%) is effective in the treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nasal colonization.
- Trial name
- NCT00856089
- Testing
- Retapamulin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ochsner Health System
Orthopedic Procedures, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Treatment of Patients Colonized With Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Prior to Bone and Joint Surgery
The investigators anticipate that utilization of retapamulin preoperatively will eliminate MRSA colonization among patients who are colonized in their nares.
- Trial name
- TOPS-MRSA (NCT00903279)
- Testing
- Altabax (retapamulin)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bay Pines VA Healthcare System
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Skin Diseases, Infectious
MRSA Colonization and Control in the Dallas County Jail
The goal of this 3-year project is to control the spread of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) in the Dallas County Jail.
- Conditions
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Skin Diseases, Infectious, Soft Tissue Infections
- Trial name
- NCT00785200
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine, Water
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4,194 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Comparison of Bacterial Contamination Rates Between Isolation and Non-isolation Rooms
This study is to determine if medication cabinets located outside of isolation rooms in hospitals and their contents, particularly medications and the delivery folders are at a higher risk of having harmful bacteria on them.
- Trial name
- NCT01671358
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
MRSA Colonization
Incidence of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Carriage Rates in Resident Physicians
One hundred new residents will be recruited prior to the start of residency and followed prospectively for a year. Monthly nasal swabs will be performed to identify colonization with methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus…
- Trial name
- NCT00929435
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma