Abscess
MONDO:0005227An inflammatory process characterized by the accumulation of pus within a newly formed tissue cavity which is the result of a bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infection or the presence of a foreign body.
Also known as: abscess (disease)
55 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Hospital at home: new study tests home care for infections
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a special team of doctors and nurses can treat adults with suspected infections at home, instead of sending them to the hospital. About 500 people will be randomly assigned to either standard hospital care or home-based care from a mobile response team…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Copenhagen University Hospital at Herlev • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New biomarker test could spare patients unnecessary lung biopsies
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks for markers in blood, sputum, or urine that can help doctors decide if a lung nodule found on a CT scan is cancerous or harmless. The goal is to reduce the need for invasive biopsies. Researchers will also check if these markers return to normal after successful …
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Breastfeeding after abscess: new study aims to help moms keep nursing
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at nursing mothers who had a breast abscess drained using ultrasound guidance. The goal was to understand why abscesses happen and whether women can safely continue breastfeeding after treatment. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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AI predicts hospital stays, but study never started
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a computer could learn to predict how long a patient would stay in a home hospital program. Researchers planned to use data from past patients to train the computer. However, the study was withdrawn before any patients were enrolled, so no results are a…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Immune cell showdown: autoimmune vs. infection vs. healthy
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at immune cells from people with autoimmune diseases (like lupus), people with infections, and healthy volunteers. Researchers want to understand how these cells differ and what makes them attack the body in autoimmune conditions. The study involves blood and bon…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC