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NCT00513799 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
The Natural History of Community-Associated MRSA Infections and Decolonization Strategies
A NA study, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 300
- Enrollment target
NCT00513799: Completed NA study, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine.
NCT00513799 is a NA study that has completed, run by Washington University School of Medicine. The registered enrollment target is 300 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (79% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00513799, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 300 participants
- Enrollment target
Study 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.
Primary Outcome
Eradication is defined as the absence of S. aureus carriage at the 3 sampled body sites (anterior nares, axilla, inguinal folds) of the index patient. Samples obtained by study team at follow-up visit.
Interventions
- DRUG Mupirocin ointment
- GENETIC Chlorhexidine showers
- PROCEDURE Bleach baths (dilute)
- BEHAVIORAL Intensive education on personal hygiene
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 300 participants |
| Start Date | 2007-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-12 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT00513799 record still lists
NCT00513799 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 300 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (79% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 4 interventions - of which Mupirocin ointment is the first listed.
NCT00513799 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00513799 about?
NCT00513799 is a clinical study titled "The Natural History of Community-Associated MRSA Infections and Decolonization Strategies". 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 commo...
What is the current status of trial NCT00513799?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 300 participants. The study started on 2007-03. Estimated completion is 2010-12.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00513799?
The interventions under investigation include: Mupirocin ointment (DRUG), Chlorhexidine showers (GENETIC), Bleach baths (dilute) (PROCEDURE), Intensive education on personal hygiene (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00513799?
This trial is sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine, which has 1,502 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00513799's enrollment target sits among peer trials
300 330th of 2000 higher than 1,630 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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