Penicillin and Metronidazole in Treatment of Peritonsillar Abscess

Peritonsillar Abscess Clinical Trial

Official title:
Penicillin and Metronidazole in Treatment of Peritonsillar Abscess - Prospective, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Treatment of peritonsillar abscess varies. To study whether broad spectrum antibiotics are required in addition to abscess drainage, a prospective, double blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study on 200 adult patients with peritonsillar abscess is performed. 100 patients are given penicillin and metronidazole and 100 patients get penicillin and placebo. Recovery and recurrence are analyzed.

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT01255670
Study type	Interventional
Source	Helsinki University Central Hospital
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Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	February 2010
Completion date	April 2011

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