Comparison of Loop and Primary Incision&Drainage Techniques in the Emergency Department

Skin Abscess Clinical Trial

Official title: Comparison of Loop Drainage and Primary Incision and Drainage Techniques in Patients With Cutaneous Abscess in the Emergency Department

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Skin abscesses are among the most common soft tissue infections cause emergency room visits frequently. Management of abscess drainage and prevent further complications are important entities for emergency physicians. Historically primary incision and drainage (I&D) technique has found very effective method of abscess drainage, however a novel technique loop drainage holds promising. The purpose of our study is comparison efficacy of I&D and loop drainage techniques in patients with cutaneous abscess.

Clinical Trial Description

n/a

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Abscess
• Emergencies
• Skin Abscess

• NCT number: NCT02286479
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Kocaeli University
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: October 2014
• Completion date: August 2016