Study of New Antibiotic Regimen for the Treatment of Uncomplicated Cellulitis in Emergency Department Patients
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2012-05-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The primary aim of this study is to quantify the effectiveness of Bactrim as additional
therapy for the treatment of uncomplicated cellulitis in adults, by comparing: standard
therapy plus Bactrim, versus standard therapy plus placebo.
The primary hypothesis of this study is that, in light of increasing CA-MRSA prevalence,
subjects treated with standard therapy plus Bactrim will have higher cure rates than those
treated with standard therapy plus placebo.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Treatments:
Cephalexin Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination