Individualized vs. Household MRSA Decolonization

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Conditions studied: Staphylococcal Skin Infection, Abscess, Furunculosis, Staphylococcus Aureus, MRSA Infection

In brief

The purpose of this research study is to compare the effectiveness of commonly used decolonization treatments (application of mupirocin antibiotic ointment to the nose and bleach baths) when performed by individuals with a history of skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI) in the prior year (individualized approach) in comparison to decolonization of all household members (household approach) in an attempt to prevent Staphylococcus aureus skin infections. The investigators hypothesize an individualized decolonization approach will be equally as effective as a household approach to prevent SSTI.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01814371

Run by

Washington University School of Medicine

People needed

474

Starts

2013-04-01

Expected to finish

2017-11-28

Last updated by the study team

2019-02-21

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Individuals who are enrolled in a 12-month observational study entitled "The Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Among Household Members and the Home Environment Study."

You may not qualify if…

• Households in which all members experienced SSTI during the 12-month observational study
• Individuals with known allergies to mupirocin or bleach (sodium hypochlorite)

Where it is running

• Washington University School of Medicine — St Louis, Missouri, United States

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