NCT00513799View on ClinicalTrials.gov

The Natural History of Community-Associated MRSA Infections and Decolonization Strategies

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

300

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

March 31, 2007

Primary Completion Date

June 30, 2009

Study Completion Date

December 31, 2010

Conditions
AbscessesFurunculosisStaphylococcus AureusStaphylococcal Skin Infections
Interventions
DRUG

Mupirocin ointment

Add a small amount of Mupirocin to the cotton end of a swab. Swab in inner nostril, then repeat in other nostril using new cotton swab with ointment. Twice daily treatment for 5 days.

GENETIC

Chlorhexidine showers

Apply Clorhexidine wash to entire body once daily for 5 days.

PROCEDURE

Bleach baths (dilute)

Pour 2 ounces of bleach into water-filled bath tub. Soak in bath for 15 minutes. Apply once daily for 5 days.

BEHAVIORAL

Intensive education on personal hygiene

Repeat hygiene methods for 5 days.

Trial Locations (2)

63110

Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St Louis

St. Louis Children's Hospital, St Louis

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Washington University School of Medicine

OTHER

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