Clinical trials: Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
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 Colonization
A Novel Approach to Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Screening of Colonized Patients
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is endemic in hospital settings. Colonization with MRSA puts patients at increased risk for invasive infections, and MRSA infections have been associated with high costs and…
- Trial name
- NCT01234831
- Testing
- nucleic acid amplification of nasal swab; nasal swab culture, Nasal swab culture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 463 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
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
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
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
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
MRSA - Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection
Prospective Evaluation of a Vancomycin Nomogram With a Continuous Infusion of Vancomycin for Surgical ICU Patients
Vancomycin is an essential antimicrobial which is frequently used in the ICU for suspected methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection.
- Trial name
- CIV (NCT01786161)
- Testing
- Vancomycin continuous infusion, Vancomycin intermittent dosing interval
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Retapamulin for Reducing MRSA Nasal Carriage
The investigators will conduct a randomized placebo-controlled double-blinded study of nasal decolonization with retapamulin vs.
- Trial name
- NCT01461668
- Testing
- Retapamulin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
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
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Project CLEAR - Changing Lives by Eradicating Antibiotic Resistance
This randomized controlled trial will compare strategies to reduce the risk of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection and re-hospitalization in MRSA carriers.
- Trial name
- CLEAR (NCT01209234)
- Testing
- Standard-of-Care Education, MRSA Decolonization
- Where
- 24 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,140 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
MRSA, Cystic Fibrosis
AeroVanc in the Treatment of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
This is a multi-center, randomized phase III study to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of AeroVanc in persistent methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).
- Trial name
- NCT03181932
- Testing
- Vancomycin inhalation powder
- Where
- 71 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 188 people
- Sponsor
- Savara Inc.