Primary Care Management of Community-Acquired, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (CA-MRSA) Infections

The goal of this study is to further the investigators' understanding of community acquired methicillin-resistant Staph Aureus (CA-MRSA) and treatment of it by developing real-world sustainable strategies consistent with existing guidelines on treatment of CA-MRSA from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and test these strategies in busy primary care settings.

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Key information

Conditions

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

Age range

Up to 89 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Colorado Denver

Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

All patients presenting at a primary care clinic who have a skin or soft tissue infection.

Exclusion criteria

None

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Physician Behavior Change

Time frame: Throughout study participation

Intervention in practice for guideline-concordant care of CA MRSA

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Colorado, Denver

Other

Collaborators

American Academy of Family Physicians National Research Network

Registry information

Official study title

Management by Primary Care Clinicians of Patients Suspected of Having Community-Acquired, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (CA-MRSA) Infections

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2010
First posted: Oct 16, 2009
Registry last updated: Jan 25, 2013

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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