Status:
COMPLETED
Antimicrobial Stewardship Through MRSA Diagnosis in Emergency Department (ED) Patients With Abscesses
Lead Sponsor:
George Washington University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Johns Hopkins University
Conditions:
Cutaneous Abscess
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study expands upon pilot data for feasibility since May 2011. The study aims to evaluate the effect of rapid test availability on use of targeted spectrum antibiotics for non-MRSA abscesses in am...
Detailed Description
Our objective was to determine whether real-time availability of rapid molecular results of Staphylococcus aureus would impact emergency department clinician antimicrobial selection for adults with cu...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- adults 18 years or older with community onset abscess
Exclusion
- previous treatment for same abscess in past 14 days
- postoperative infection
- inability to provide informed consent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
252 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01523899
Start Date
May 1 2011
End Date
January 1 2015
Last Update
September 6 2017
Active Locations (2)
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1
The George Washington University
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20037
2
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, United States