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NCT01085929 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

Incision and Drainage Versus Needle Aspiration in Soft Tissue Abscesses

A Phase 3 study of Abscess and Cellulitis, sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Worcester.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
101
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

NCT01085929 is a Phase 3 study of Abscess and Cellulitis that has completed, run by University of Massachusetts, Worcester. The registered enrollment target is 101 participants, below the 382-participant average among 13 other Abscess trials with a reported enrollment target (74% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT01085929, a Phase 3 study of Abscess and Cellulitis, has completed, sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Worcester.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
101 participants
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

Study Summary

The incidence of skin and soft tissue infections has increased dramatically over the last decade, in part due to increased prevalence of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA). Incision and drainage (I\&D) is considered the primary intervention, however some clinicians prefer ultrasound guided needle aspiration (US Asp). The investigators performed a randomized trial comparing US Asp to I\&D for uncomplicated skin and soft tissue abscesses, with a subgroup analysis of patients with CA-MRSA.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE Incision and Drainage
  • PROCEDURE Ultrasound Guided Aspiration

Study Locations (2)

Massachusetts

  • Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center - Boston
  • University of Massachusetts - Worcester

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 101 participants
Start Date 2008-08
Est. Completion 2009-12
Phase Phase 3

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01085929

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01085929 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 3. The registered enrollment target is 101 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 382-participant average among 13 other Abscess trials with a reported enrollment target (74% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Massachusetts, Worcester, which has 240 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Abscess appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Incision and Drainage is the first listed.

NCT01085929 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01085929 about?

NCT01085929 is a clinical study titled "Incision and Drainage Versus Needle Aspiration in Soft Tissue Abscesses". The incidence of skin and soft tissue infections has increased dramatically over the last decade, in part due to increased prevalence of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA). Incision and drainage (I\&D) is considered the primary intervention, however some clinici...

What is the current status of trial NCT01085929?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 101 participants. The study started on 2008-08. Estimated completion is 2009-12.

What conditions does trial NCT01085929 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Abscess, Cellulitis.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01085929?

The interventions under investigation include: Incision and Drainage (PROCEDURE), Ultrasound Guided Aspiration (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01085929?

This trial is sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Worcester, which has 240 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT01085929 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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