drugset / Trial / NCT00691600
Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Abscesses in Pediatric Patients After Incision and Drainage
RandomizedSingle-groupQuadruple-blindTreatment
Summary
The purpose of the study is to compare rates of cure of abscesses with and without antibiotic treatment after incision and drainage. The purpose of this study is to compare successful rates of cure of abscesses less than 5 cm with antibiotic (oral TMP/SMX) versus non-antibiotic treatment after incision and drainage.
Timeline
- Start
- 2007-12
- Primary completion
- 2010-04
- Completion
- 2010-04
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparator | trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole | Unknown | 8 mg/ml | Oral |
| Comparator | trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole | Unknown | 80 mg | Oral |