N/A
Completed N=300
The Natural History of Community-Associated MRSA Infections and Decolonization Strategies
Abscesses · Furunculosis · Staphylococcus aureus · Staphylococcal Skin Infections
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00513799 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
300
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2011
Primary outcomePrimary: Number of Participants Eradicated of S. Aureus Carriage - 1 Month After Intervention — 24; 35; 35; 34 Participants
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.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-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 | — |
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
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. Informational only — not medical advice.