Antibiotics after abscess drainage to prevent fistula
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking antibiotics after having an abscess drained can lower the chance of a fistula forming. A fistula is an abnormal tunnel that can develop after an abscess, and this trial aims to see if antibiotics help prevent it.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- This is your first perianal abscess (an infected pocket near the anus) that needs to be drained.
- You can speak and understand English or Spanish.
- You have not had a perianal abscess in the past 12 months.
- You do not have conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or a weakened immune system.
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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