Clinical trials: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
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
Cystic Fibrosis
Persistent Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Eradication Protocol (PMEP)
The prevalence of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) respiratory infection in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) has increased dramatically over the last decade.
- Trial name
- PMEP (NCT01594827)
- Testing
- Inhaled Vancomycin, Rifampin, Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Randomized Controlled Trial of Standard Versus Systemic Decolonization Therapy for the Eradication of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Colonization
MRSA decolonization may reduce the risk of subsequent MRSA infection and further transmission. A recent randomized controlled trial demonstrated that systemic decolonization may be safe and effective among hospitalized patients…
- Trial name
- NCT01438515
- Testing
- Rifampin, Doxycycline, 2% mupirocin ointment
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Horizon Health Network
Staphylococcus Aureus Septicemia, Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia
Daptomycin vs. Vancomycin for the Treatment of Methicillin Resistant S. Aureus Bacteremia
This is an open label randomized controlled trial for patients with methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA) bloodstream infection which will directly compare the two most commonly used therapies, vancomycin and daptomycin.
- Conditions
- Staphylococcus Aureus Septicemia, Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia, S. Aureus Bacteremia, S. Aureus Bloodstream Infection
- Trial name
- DAPTO-SNAP (NCT06637332)
- Testing
- Daptomycin for Injection, Vancomycin (IV)
- Where
- 20 sites in Australia, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Todd C. Lee MD MPH FIDSA
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
Skin Diseases, Infectious
Effective Antibiotic Treatment of MRSA
To evaluate the effective duration (in days) to clinical improvement of outpatient antibiotic regimens in the treatment of superficial abscesses caused by MRSA in patients that present to the emergency department.
- Trial name
- NCT00388310
- Testing
- Culture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Christiana Care Health Services
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
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Antibiotics Use and Carriage of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococci in Community Patients
In this prospective, observational, multicentric open study, the investigators will compare the acquisition rates of methicillin-resistant staphylococci (coagulase-negative staphylococci and Staphylococcus aureus) nasal carriage…
- Trial name
- StaphMRG (NCT01489878)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 571 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
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
Healthcare Associated Infection
Copper Use as Protection Against Antimicrobial Resistance in the ICU
CUPRIC is an investigator initiated and conducted, prospective, quasi-experimental study to determine whether the combined use of copper-alloyed objects plus copper-enriched textiles reduce the burden of MDRO colonization and…
- Trial name
- CUPRIC (NCT04873557)
- Testing
- Copper-based surfaces plus copper-enriched linen
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad del Desarrollo
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
Hand Hygiene, Health Care Associated Infection
Building an Optimal Hand Hygiene Bundle
Hand hygiene is the single most effective practice in preventing the spread of hospital-acquired infections. Despite the strength of the evidence, hospital staff continue to sanitize their hands less than half of the time…
- Conditions
- Hand Hygiene, Health Care Associated Infection, Compliance
- Trial name
- NCT02223455
- Testing
- Hand Hygiene Signs
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
MRSA Infection
The Efficacy of SinoFresh Nasal and Sinus Care Nasal Spray in Eliminating MRSA From the Nasal Cavity
This is a study to assess the ability of SinoFresh Nasal \& Sinus Care, an FDA approved over-the-counter nasal spray, to eliminate the bacteria in your nose.
- Trial name
- NCT00790972
- Testing
- Sinofresh
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection
Incidence and Relationship of Positive Preoperative Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Screens and Post-operative Infections
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of pre-surgical patients who are MRSA carriers. From an evidence-based practice perspective, findings from this study can be considered in the evaluation of the hospital SOP…
- Trial name
- MRSA (NCT01028105)
- Testing
- Preoperative MRSA screening
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 975 people
- Sponsor
- Inova Health Care Services
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Biotherapy for MRSA Enterocolitis
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the major sources of nosocomial infection. Along with the widely application of antibiotics around perioperative period, MRSA infection is increasing by years.Fecal…
- Trial name
- NCT02390622
- Testing
- Fecal microbiota transplantation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Jinling Hospital, China
Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated
Microbiologic Response With Linezolid And Vancomycin In Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Due To Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a commonplace complication of intensive care patients ventilated for longer than 48 hours.
- Trial name
- NCT00572559
- Testing
- Vancomycin, Linezolid
- Where
- 37 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 149 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
HIV Infections, Staphylococcal Infections
Immunologic Predisposition of HIV Patients to Develop Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Colonization and Infection
The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of T helper 17 cells (Th17) in the pathogenesis of MRSA infections.
- Trial name
- MRSA-2 (NCT00859677)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Osteomyelitis, Joint Infections
Ceftaroline in the Treatment of Bone and Joint Infections
This is a study to evaluate the efficacy of Ceftaroline in the treatment of bone and joint infections.
- Trial name
- NCT02005068
- Testing
- Ceftaroline
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Orlando Health, Inc.
Abscesses
Prospective Randomized Trial of Bactrim on 7 Day Outcome in Patients With Uncomplicated Abscesses
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
- NCT00973765
- Testing
- bactrim
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 212 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- 59th Medical Wing
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