A Comparison of Techniques for Treating Skin Abscesses
Launched by BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER · Jul 9, 2013
Trial Information
Current as of September 30, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
No description provided
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Adult patient over 18 years of age
- • Presenting to the Boston Medical Center main Emergency Department or Urgent Care area for initial treatment of a skin abscess
- • English speaking
- • Able to provide written informed consent
- • Willing to return in 14 days for follow-up visit
- • Able to give a telephone number for follow-up contact
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Previously treated for this abscess
- • Altered mental status
- • Patients with active psychiatric issues that preclude their ability to provide informed consent
- • Previously enrolled in the study
- • Abscess is not amenable to treatment by an Emergency Physician in the Emergency Department
- • Abscess is post-operative or post-procedure
- • Clinician determines abscess is not amenable to drainage by particular method
- • Abscess is too small for packing or loop
- • Need for hospital admission
About Boston Medical Center
Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a leading academic medical center located in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to diverse populations. As a prominent clinical trial sponsor, BMC conducts innovative research aimed at advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes across a wide range of specialties. With a commitment to health equity and access to care, BMC collaborates with various stakeholders, including academic institutions and industry partners, to facilitate groundbreaking studies and translate findings into effective treatments. Its robust infrastructure and experienced research teams ensure adherence to the highest ethical standards and regulatory compliance in all clinical trials.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Elissa Schechter-Perkins, MD, MPH
Principal Investigator
Boston Medical Center
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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