Clinical trials: Staphylococcus Aureus Infections
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci Infection, Clostridium Difficile Infection
Hospital Design and Risk of Nosocomial Infections: A Prospective Controlled Trial
With the construction of a new medical teaching ward with features designed to reduce hospital-acquired infections, we hypothesized that the design of the new ward was the major factor that contributed to the improved outcomes…
- Conditions
- Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci Infection, Clostridium Difficile Infection, Nosocomial Infection, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection (MRSA)
- Trial name
- NCT00563186
- Testing
- Admission to a novel hospital ward
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,514 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
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
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
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
Community-Acquired Staphylococcus Aureus
Prevention of Recurrent Infections Caused by Community Acquired Staphylococcus Aureus (CA-SA) in Children
The primary purpose of this study is to determine if adding bleach baths to routine ways for prevention of Staph infections is helpful. The amount added is a very weak amount.
- Trial name
- NCT00901316
- Testing
- Routine Measures Group, Bleach Bath Group (Bleach plus routine measures)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 987 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Staphylococcus Aureus Infection
Study of the Nasal Decolonisation of Staphylococcus Aureus (SA) and the Safety and Tolerability of XF-73 Nasal Gel in Healthy Subjects
Study to determine the efficacy, safety and tolerability of two concentrations of XF-73 nasal gel in combination with body and face washing with chlorhexidine gluconate cloths in eradicating nasal carriage of Staphylococcus…
- Trial name
- NCT02282605
- Testing
- XF-73 nasal gel, Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% topical cloths
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Destiny Pharma Plc
Late Effects of Surgery, Staphylococcus Aureus
Pharmacokinetics of Daptomycin During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery
This investigation is a prospective, open-label pharmacokinetic study of daptomycin prophylaxis in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery without valvular replacement.
- Conditions
- Late Effects of Surgery, Staphylococcus Aureus, Surgical Site Infection
- Trial name
- NCT00701636
- Testing
- daptomycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
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
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
Staphylococcus Aureus, Bacteremia
Efficacy, Immunogenicity, and Safety of a Single Dose of V710 in Adult Patients Scheduled for Cardiothoracic Surgery (V710-003 AM2)
This study will assess the efficacy of a single dose of V710 vaccine to prevent serious Staphylococcus aureus infections following elective cardiothoracic surgery.
- Conditions
- Staphylococcus Aureus, Bacteremia, Mediastinitis
- Trial name
- NCT00518687
- Testing
- V710
- Volunteers
- 8,031 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Abscesses, Furunculosis
The Natural History of Community-Associated MRSA Infections and Decolonization Strategies
The purpose of this study is to determine the natural history of community-associated Staphylococcus aureus infections in both adult and pediatric patients by monitoring the rate of recurrent infections in those colonized with S.
- Conditions
- Abscesses, Furunculosis, Staphylococcus Aureus, Staphylococcal Skin Infections
- Trial name
- StLStaRS (NCT00513799)
- Testing
- Mupirocin ointment, Chlorhexidine showers, Bleach baths (dilute)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Staphylococcus Aureus Infection
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of V710 in Adults With Kidney Disease on Hemodialysis (V710-005)(COMPLETED)
This is a study to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of V710 with and without Merck Aluminum Adjuvant (MAA) in adult participants with end-stage kidney disease who are on hemodialysis.
- Trial name
- NCT00572910
- Volunteers
- 206 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Nasal Carriers of Staphylococcus Aureus
Clearance of Nasal Staphylococcus Aureus With Triple Antibiotic Ointment
Staphylococcus aureus, a bacteria that lives commonly in the anterior nostrils, is seen in about 30% of healthcare workers. Applying mupirocin ointment, a prescription, to the nostrils twice daily for 5 days is the current…
- Trial name
- NCT00997139
- Testing
- Neosporin (polymyxin B 5,000units, bacitracin 400 units, neomycin 3.5mg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 216 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
Evaluation of Patients With Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Treated With Linezolid or Vancomycin
The objective of this study is to review the local management of patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus hospital-acquired pneumonia treated with vancomycin or linezolid with the goal to define if any difference…
- Trial name
- NCT01561469
- Testing
- Linezolid, Vancomycin
- Volunteers
- 188 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Staphylococcus Aureus, HIV Infections
Rifabutin Based Therapy for the Eradication of Staphylococcus Aureus Colonization in HIV Infected Adults
DESIGN: This single center, double-blinded, randomized phase II study is being conducted to assess the efficacy of a rifabutin based regimen to eliminate S. aureus colonization in HIV infected individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT00869518
- Testing
- rifabutin plus trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Skin/Soft Tissue Infections, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
Skin Structure Infections With Suspected or Proven Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
To determine if linezolid is superior to vancomycin in the treatment of complicated skin and soft tissue infections due to MRSA in adult subjects
- Trial name
- NCT00087490
- Testing
- linezolid, vancomycin
- Where
- 126 sites in United States, Argentina and 14 more
- Volunteers
- 1,077 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
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