Individualized vs. Household MRSA Decolonization

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2017-11-28
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The purpose of this research study is to compare the effectiveness of commonly used decolonization treatments (application of mupirocin antibiotic ointment to the nose and bleach baths) when performed by individuals with a history of skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI) in the prior year (individualized approach) in comparison to decolonization of all household members (household approach) in an attempt to prevent Staphylococcus aureus skin infections. The investigators hypothesize an individualized decolonization approach will be equally as effective as a household approach to prevent SSTI.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine
• Treatments: Mupirocin

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals who are enrolled in a 12-month observational study entitled "The Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Among Household Members and the Home Environment Study."

Exclusion Criteria:

• Households in which all members experienced SSTI during the 12-month observational study

• Individuals with known allergies to mupirocin or bleach (sodium hypochlorite)