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N/A N=300 Randomized Treatment

The Natural History of Community-Associated MRSA Infections and Decolonization Strategies

Abscesses · Furunculosis · Staphylococcus Aureus · Staphylococcal Skin Infections

Enrolled (actual)
300
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2011
Primary outcome: Primary: Number of Participants Eradicated of S. Aureus Carriage - 1 Month After Intervention — 24; 35; 35; 34 Participants

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Mupirocin ointment (Drug); Chlorhexidine showers (Genetic); Bleach baths (dilute) (Procedure); Intensive education on personal hygiene (Behavioral)
Age
Pediatric, Adult, Older Adult · 0+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Primary completion
Jun 2009

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Number of Participants Eradicated of S. Aureus Carriage - 1 Month After Intervention
24; 35; 35; 34
SECONDARY
Number of Participants With Recurrent Staphylococcus Aureus Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
17; 14; 7; 12; 26; 20
SECONDARY
Number of Participants Eradicated of S. Aureus Carriage - 4 Months After Intervention
31; 32; 31; 36

Summary

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. aureus. In addition, this study will evaluate the efficiency of commonly prescribed decolonization measures in patients presenting with S. aureus skin and soft tissue infections.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Any patient who presents with at least one serious skin or soft tissue infection requiring incision and drainage at an affiliated institution or clinic in the St. Louis metropolitan area

Exclusion Criteria

  • Patients with permanent indwelling catheters or percutaneous medical devices
  • Patients with a history of dialysis treatments, long term care facility admission, or presents with a surgical wound infection within the past year
  • Patients who are pregnant
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00513799). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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