Comparing two antibiotics for children with MRSA bone or head infections
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Ear, nose & throat, Eyes & vision, Infections, Lungs & breathing, Mouth & dental, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares two oral antibiotics, TMP-SMX and clindamycin, to see which works better for children with MRSA infections in bones, joints, or head/neck areas. It aims to find the best treatment after initial IV therapy.
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Who can take part
- Aged between 2 months and 18 years old at the time of switching to oral antibiotics.
- Diagnosed with an infection in bones or joints (osteomyelitis or septic arthritis) or a head/neck infection (like abscess or mastoiditis).
- Infection is caused by MRSA bacteria or is treated as if it might be MRSA.
- Ready to stop IV antibiotics and start taking oral (by mouth) antibiotics.
- Symptoms of infection started less than 14 days before you were admitted to the hospital.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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