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NCT02822768 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Packing Versus no Packing for Cutaneous Abscess
A NA study of Cutaneous Abscess, sponsored by University of California, San Francisco.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 196
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02822768: Recruiting NA study of Cutaneous Abscess, sponsored by University of California, San Francisco.
NCT02822768 is a NA study of Cutaneous Abscess that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of California, San Francisco. The registered enrollment target is 196 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (86% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02822768, a NA study of Cutaneous Abscess, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of California, San Francisco.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 196 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The goal of this study is to examine patients undergoing incision and drainage of cutaneous abscesses to determine if routine packing of the abscess cavity affects the need for further interventions such as repeat incision and drainage, antibiotic administration or hospital admission.
Primary Outcome
follow-up call to determine if patient required further treatment beyond routine care
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Packing
- OTHER No packing
Study Locations (1)
California
- Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 196 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-04 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT02822768 shows while recruiting
NCT02822768 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 196 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 (86% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Cutaneous Abscess appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Packing is the first listed.
NCT02822768 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02822768 about?
NCT02822768 is a clinical study titled "Packing Versus no Packing for Cutaneous Abscess". The goal of this study is to examine patients undergoing incision and drainage of cutaneous abscesses to determine if routine packing of the abscess cavity affects the need for further interventions such as repeat incision and drainage, antibiotic administration or hospital admission.
What is the current status of trial NCT02822768?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 196 participants. The study started on 2016-08. Estimated completion is 2026-04.
What conditions does trial NCT02822768 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cutaneous Abscess.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02822768?
The interventions under investigation include: Packing (PROCEDURE), No packing (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02822768?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, San Francisco, which has 1,713 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02822768 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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