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RCT to Investigate if Prophylactic Antibiotics Prevent Further Episodes of Cellulitis (Erysipelas) of the Leg

NCT00552799

RandomizedParallel-groupQuadruple-blindPrevention

Summary

To assess whether a period of prophylactic penicillin after an episode of cellulitis of the leg reduces the risk of repeat episodes. Participants are randomised to receive 12 months of prophylaxis (penicillin VK 250mg b.d. or placebo). The PATCH I study will recruit only patients with recurrent disease.

Timeline

Start
2006-07
Primary completion
2011-11
Completion
2011-11

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject Penicillin V Small molecule 250 mg Oral

Indications