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Abscess clinical trials

1 of 14 indexed Abscess trials are currently recruiting.

14 US clinical trials · 1 currently recruiting

Abscess is the subject of 14 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 1 of them currently open to new participants. 8 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 3 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is Melinta Therapeutics, running 2 of these trials.

The research picture

Abscess has 14 registered US clinical trials, 1 of them open to new participants right now, about 7% of the total.

1
recruiting participants now
7%
of trials open to enrollment
8
in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
2
top sponsor: Melinta Therapeutics
Phase 11Phase 22Phase 37Phase 41

Active & Recent Trials

14 total, page 1 of 1

RECRUITING Phase 4 108 participants

Ketamine as a Supplement to Local Anesthesia for Minor Procedures

Loyola University

NCT06284473

COMPLETED NA 1,634 participants

Decreasing Antibiotic Duration for Skin and Soft Tissue Infection Using Behavioral Economics in Primary Care

Nationwide Children's Hospital

NCT05226260

COMPLETED Phase 3 1,019 participants

Oritavancin Versus IV Vancomycin for the Treatment of Patients With Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infection

Melinta Therapeutics

NCT01252732

COMPLETED Phase 3 968 participants

Oritavancin Versus IV Vancomycin for the Treatment of Participants With Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infection (SOLO I)

Melinta Therapeutics

NCT01252719

COMPLETED Phase 3 573 participants

Efficacy and Safety of Dalbavancin for the Treatment of Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections

Durata Therapeutics Inc., an affiliate of Allergan

NCT01339091

COMPLETED NA 249 participants

Evaluation of 3 Versus 10 Days of Antibiotics in Skin Abscesses After Surgical Drainage

Lucy Holmes, MD

NCT02024867

COMPLETED Phase 2 169 participants

Phase 2 Trial of TD 6424 (Telavancin) Versus Standard Therapy for Complicated Gram Positive Skin and Skin Structure Infections (Gram Positive cSSSI)

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals

NCT00061633

COMPLETED Phase 3 101 participants

Incision and Drainage Versus Needle Aspiration in Soft Tissue Abscesses

University of Massachusetts, Worcester

NCT01085929

COMPLETED Phase 2 92 participants

Aquacel Versus Iodoform Gauze for Filling Abscess Cavity Following Incision and Drainage

Valleywise Health

NCT00984022

COMPLETED Phase 3 49 participants

Intranasal Fentanyl as an Adjunct to Lidocaine Infiltration in Adults Undergoing Abscess Incision and Drainage

Montefiore Medical Center

NCT03872700

COMPLETED NA 43 participants

Adjunctive Nitrous Oxide During Emergency Department Propofol Sedation in Adults

Albert Einstein Healthcare Network

NCT02410707

COMPLETED Phase 3 23 participants

Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Abscesses in Pediatric Patients After Incision and Drainage

Baylor College of Medicine

NCT00691600

COMPLETED Phase 1 21 participants

Safety and Feasibility Study of Methylene Blue Photodynamic Therapy to Sterilize Deep Tissue Abscess Cavities

University of Rochester

NCT02240498

COMPLETED Phase 3 20 participants

Efficacy of Intranasal Fentanyl at Reducing Pain During Abscess Incision and Drainage (I&D) in Children

Columbia University

NCT01549002

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 1
Phase 2 2
Phase 3 7
Phase 4 1

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Abscess Trial Landscape

14 indexed Abscess studies · 1 recruiting (7%).

Phase mix: 8 late (III/IV) vs 3 early (I/II).

Top sponsor: Melinta Therapeutics (2 trials), 9 others listed. 14 shown below, recruiting first.

How to read this condition's trial landscape

That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Abscess?

PlainTrial tracks 14 US clinical trials for Abscess, of which 1 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Abscess?

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Is this data current?

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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