Effect of Cranberry Extract on Infections in Burn Patients
Status:
Withdrawn
Trial end date:
2013-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Bacterial infections are a common complication in patients suffering from burns. These
infections can cause significant morbidity and often mortality. Antimicrobial resistance
coupled with the prevalence of burn-related infections warrants the identification of
alternative substances in the treatment of burn-related infections. The cranberry has been
examined as a potential agent in the prevention of other types of infections and it appears
to have anti-adherence effects on bacteria. In addition, the cranberry has demonstrated
general inhibitory effects against some types of bacteria suggesting that it may be a useful
agent in the prevention of bacterial infections in burn patients. The purpose of the present
study is to investigate the effect of cranberry extract on the incidence of infections in
burn patients.