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NCT01897675 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
A Comparison of Techniques for Treating Skin Abscesses
A NA study of Cutaneous Abscess, sponsored by Boston Medical Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 233
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT01897675 is a NA study of Cutaneous Abscess that has completed, run by Boston Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 233 participants. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT01897675, a NA study of Cutaneous Abscess, has completed, sponsored by Boston Medical Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 233 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Management of abscesses traditionally involves incision and drainage (I\&D). Abscesses are frequently are "packed" or stented open with the presence of a wick, and traditional care requires re-visits every 2-3 days to have the packing removed and replaced, until finally the abscess cavity has closed, usually 1-2 weeks after initial presentation. Recently there have been attempts to employ less invasive techniques for abscess management. One novel technique, "loop drainage", has been reported in case reports/case series for management of a variety of types of abscesses in the surgical subspecialty literature. We propose to conduct a randomized prospective study comparing the efficacy of the loop drainage technique with the traditional incision and drainage technique of abscess management. Patients presenting to the main or urgent care areas of the Emergency Department at Boston Medical Center for treatment of an abscess will be considered for enrollment as potential subjects. After the treating clinician identifies the patient as an appropriate subject, a Research Associate (RA) will approach the patient and obtain written informed consent to enroll in the study. The subject will then be randomized to the management arm of either loop drainage or traditional I\&D. The clinician will fill out a data sheet describing the abscess characteristics, and then perform either loop drainage or incision and drainage, depending on randomization and the subject will fill out a satisfaction survey. Fourteen days after initial visit, subjects will return for follow-up. The subject will fill out a satisfaction survey, and a study investigator blinded to the treatment group will assess the subject for abscess resolution, cosmetic outcome, number of follow-up visits, and complications. The study investigators will then compare outcomes between the two study groups.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Incision and Drainage with packing (wick) placement
- PROCEDURE Abscess drainage with loop placement
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Boston University Medical Center - Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 233 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-03-09 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01897675
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01897675 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 233 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Boston Medical Center, which has 253 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Cutaneous Abscess appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Incision and Drainage with packing (wick) placement is the first listed.
NCT01897675 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01897675 about?
NCT01897675 is a clinical study titled "A Comparison of Techniques for Treating Skin Abscesses". Management of abscesses traditionally involves incision and drainage (I\&D). Abscesses are frequently are "packed" or stented open with the presence of a wick, and traditional care requires re-visits every 2-3 days to have the packing removed and replaced, until finally the abscess cavity has closed...
What is the current status of trial NCT01897675?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 233 participants. The study started on 2013-08. Estimated completion is 2017-03-09.
What conditions does trial NCT01897675 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cutaneous Abscess.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01897675?
The interventions under investigation include: Incision and Drainage with packing (wick) placement (PROCEDURE), Abscess drainage with loop placement (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01897675?
This trial is sponsored by Boston Medical Center, which has 253 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01897675 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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