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NCT00746109 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4
Study of Wound Packing After Superficial Skin Abscess Drainage
A Phase 4 study, sponsored by NYU Langone Health.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
NCT00746109 is a Phase 4 study that has completed, run by NYU Langone Health. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants.
The verdict
NCT00746109, a Phase 4 study, has completed, sponsored by NYU Langone Health.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Superficial skin and soft tissue abscess are frequently managed by opening them up with a procedure called "incision and drainage". It is routine practice in the United States to place packing material inside the abscess cavity after opening them up, in order to promote better wound healing and limit abscess recurrence. However, this practice has never been systematically studied or proven to decrease complications or improve healing. Patients with wound packing usually return to the emergency room or practice setting for multiple "wound checks" and dressing/packing changes which lead to missed days from work or school and utilization of healthcare resources. This procedure can often be painful and may even require conscious sedation (and the risks entailed) especially in children. With rates of superficial skin and soft tissue abscesses on the rise, and emergency room resources being stretched, it is important to determine whether packing wounds is necessary or even advantageous to patients. This study is the first to systematically evaluate the efficacy of wound packing after superficial skin or soft tissue abscess incision and drainage in children. The investigators will be evaluating wound healing, complications, recurrence and pain associated with packing both short and long term. In addition, the investigators will also be evaluating the utility of bedside point-of-care ultrasound use in predicting the presence of pus inside the abscess cavity. This test may be useful to determine whether incision and drainage is necessary for an individual who has a skin infection that is suspicious for an abscess.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Wound packing
- PROCEDURE NoPacking
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-03 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00746109
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00746109 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 4. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is NYU Langone Health, which has 1,164 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Wound packing is the first listed.
NCT00746109 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00746109 about?
NCT00746109 is a clinical study titled "Study of Wound Packing After Superficial Skin Abscess Drainage". Superficial skin and soft tissue abscess are frequently managed by opening them up with a procedure called "incision and drainage". It is routine practice in the United States to place packing material inside the abscess cavity after opening them up, in order to promote better wound healing and limi...
What is the current status of trial NCT00746109?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2008-09. Estimated completion is 2010-03.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00746109?
The interventions under investigation include: Wound packing (PROCEDURE), NoPacking (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00746109?
This trial is sponsored by NYU Langone Health, which has 1,164 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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