Cutaneous Abscess clinical trials at UCSF

1 research study open to eligible people

A cutaneous abscess is an infected lump on the skin containing pus. UCSF is researching whether leaving the abscess open or packing it after drainage affects healing. These trials aim to improve treatment for people with skin abscesses.

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  • Packing Versus no Packing for Cutaneous Abscess

    open to eligible people ages 18 years and up

    The goal of this study is to examine patients undergoing incision and drainage of cutaneous abscesses to determine if routine packing of the abscess cavity affects the need for further interventions such as repeat incision and drainage, antibiotic administration or hospital admission.

    Fresno, California

Our lead scientists for Cutaneous Abscess research studies include .

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