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Abscess

Subtypes of Abscess

Brain Abscess 1 Intra-abdominal Abscess 1

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Clinical Trial Landscape

Clinical Trials for Abscess

22 trials tracked for Abscess: 10 in phase 3 or 4 and 3 with published results. The most-cited published study has 302 citations.

22Trials tracked
10Phase 3 & 4
0Recruiting
3With published results
Phase distribution
Phase 4 1 Phase 3 9 Phase 2 3 Other / NA 9
  1. Phase 3 Oritavancin Versus IV Vancomycin for the Treatment of Participants With Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infection (SOLO I) Completed · 302 cited
  2. Phase 3 Oritavancin Versus IV Vancomycin for the Treatment of Patients With Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infection Completed · 218 cited
  3. Phase 3 Single Dose vs. Two Dose Regimen of Dalbavancin for the Treatment of Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections Completed · 215 cited
  4. Phase 4 Comparison of Cephalexin Versus Clindamycin for Suspected CA-MRSA Skin Infections Completed
  5. Phase 3 Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Abscesses in Pediatric Patients After Incision and Drainage Completed
  6. Phase 3 Intranasal Fentanyl as an Adjunct to Lidocaine Infiltration in Adults Undergoing Abscess Incision and Drainage Completed
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  1. Phase 3 Comparison of Sequential IV/PO Moxifloxacin With IV Piperacillin/Tazobactam Followed by PO Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid in Patients With a Complicated Skin and Skin Structure Infection Completed
  2. Phase 3 Efficacy and Safety of Dalbavancin for the Treatment of Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections Completed
  3. Phase 3 Efficacy of Intranasal Fentanyl at Reducing Pain During Abscess Incision and Drainage (I&D) in Children Completed
  4. Phase 3 Efficacy and Safety of Dalbavancin for the Treatment of Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections Completed
  5. Phase 2 Aquacel Versus Iodoform Gauze for Filling Abscess Cavity Following Incision and Drainage Completed
  6. Phase 2 Phase 2 Trial of TD 6424 (Telavancin) Versus Standard Therapy for Complicated Gram Positive Skin and Skin Structure Infections (Gram Positive cSSSI) Completed
  7. Phase 2 Safety and Efficacy Study of Oxazolidinones to Treat Uncomplicated Skin Infections Completed
  8. N/A Trial of Septra for Uncomplicated Skin Abscesses in Patients at Risk for Community Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection Completed
  9. N/A Emergency Bedside Ultrasound for Pediatric Soft Tissue Infections Completed
  10. N/A Evaluation of 3 Versus 10 Days of Antibiotics in Skin Abscesses After Surgical Drainage Completed
  11. N/A Study of Effectiveness and Safety of Azithromycin-based Extended-spectrum Prophylaxis to Prevent Post Cesarean Infection Completed
  12. N/A Adjunctive Nitrous Oxide During Emergency Department Propofol Sedation in Adults Completed
  13. N/A Individualized vs. Household MRSA Decolonization Completed
  14. N/A Nitrous Oxide Use in Minor Procedures Completed
  15. N/A Study to Find the Dose of Rapidly Administered Ketamine for Brief Painful Procedures in Children Completed
  16. N/A Trial of Antibiotic Treatment for Skin Abscess in Patients at Risk for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Infection Completed

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Report describes seasonal fluctuations in pediatric streptococcal brain abscesses and empyemas in the US
Neurology
Report describes seasonal fluctuations in pediatric streptococcal brain abscesses and empyemas in the US Do serious brain infections in children follow a seasonal pattern?
A report describes seasonal fluctuations in pediatric streptococcal brain abscesses, epidural empyemas, and subdural empyemas in the United …
Serious brain infections in children, caused by Streptococcus bacteria, appear to rise and fall with the seasons in the U.S., according to a…
CDC Apr 3, 2026
Short-course antibiotics after appendectomy for complicated appendicitis show similar infection risk to long-course therapy
Infectious Disease Meta-analysis
Short-course antibiotics after appendectomy for complicated appendicitis show similar infection risk to long-course therapy Short-course antibiotics after complicated appendectomy show similar infection risk to longer courses
A meta-analysis of 3251 patients from 4 RCTs and 9 observational studies found short-course antibiotic therapy (<3 days) after appendectomy …
Shorter antibiotics after complicated appendectomy carry similar infection risks to longer courses while often shortening hospital stays.
Apr 2, 2026