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N/ACompleted· 300 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Mupirocin ointment +3 moredrug
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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The Natural History of Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (CA-MRSA) Infections and an Evaluation of Decolonization Strategies

Washington University School of Medicine·interventional·Posted Aug 9, 2007·Updated Jul 30, 2015

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Mupirocin ointment, Chlorhexidine showers, and 2 other interventions for Abscesses and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 300 participants across 2 sites.

Detailed 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.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsAbscesses, Furunculosis, Staphylococcus Aureus, Staphylococcal Skin Infections
CountriesUnited States
Collaborators--

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
First PostedAug 9, 2007
Enrollment StartMar 1, 2007
Primary CompletionJun 1, 2009
Study CompletionDec 1, 2010
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.3 yearsPosted 18.9 years ago

Interventions

Mupirocin ointmentdrug

Add a small amount of Mupirocin to the cotton end of a swab. Swab in inner nostril, then repeat in other nostril using new cotton swab with ointment. Twice daily treatment for 5 days.

Chlorhexidine showersgenetic

Apply Clorhexidine wash to entire body once daily for 5 days.

Bleach baths (dilute)procedure

Pour 2 ounces of bleach into water-filled bath tub. Soak in bath for 15 minutes. Apply once daily for 5 days.

Intensive education on personal hygienebehavioral

Repeat hygiene methods for 5 days.