Incision and Loop Drainage Utilizing a Novel Technique for Management of Cutaneous Abscess in an … (NCT04241471) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Incision and Loop Drainage Utilizing a Novel Technique for Management of Cutaneous Abscess in an Adult Population
Stopped: Study published rendering this protocol/study obsolete.
0Started 2020-05-04
Plain-language summary
When using the rolled ring of a sterile glove as a loop drain in incision and loop drainage, is it superior to incision and drainage for treatment of a cutaneous abscess in 18 to 65 year-old patients presenting to the Emergency Department, Family Health Clinic, Family Medicine Residency Clinic, or Internal Medicine Clinic?
Hypothesis: When treating a cutaneous abscess, incision and loop drainage utilizing the rolled ring of a sterile glove as a loop drain is superior to the standard (incision and drainage) yielding a treatment failure rate of 1% at seven to ten days.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
\*\*Patients must be able to get care at Nellis Air Force Base (a military installation) in order to participate in this study\*\*
Inclusion Criteria:
* Active Duty and DoD beneficiaries aged 18 to 65 years old.
* Abscess that requires drainage.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Abscess of the hand, foot, or face, immunocompromised by disease or medications.
* Temperature greater than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
* Systolic blood pressure less than 90 mmHG.
* Abscess is too small to treat with incision and drainage (as seen on ultrasound).
* Patient is too ill to be included in the study determined by clinical judgement of the treating provider.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.