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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Tonsil infection showdown: surgery vs. drainage
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at the best way to treat a tonsillar abscess, a painful infection near the tonsils. It compared two treatments: removing the tonsils (tonsillectomy) versus draining the pus with a needle under local anesthesia. The goal was to see which method works better to cl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Geneva • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Study aims to find best first treatment for painful breast abscesses
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at 500 patients with breast abscesses to see which first treatment works best: draining with a needle (aspiration) or making a small cut (incision and drainage). The goal was to find risk factors that lead to needing more than one treatment. The study was stoppe…
Sponsor: Methodist Health System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden family genes behind painful skin disease
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find a genetic link or family trait that connects people with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), a painful skin condition. Researchers collected blood or saliva samples from 97 participants, including affected individuals and their family members, to analyze DNA f…
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Sticker shock: simple reminder may cut unnecessary IV antibiotic use
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested whether placing a reminder sticker on the charts of adult hospital patients receiving IV fluoroquinolone antibiotics would encourage doctors to switch them to oral pills sooner. The trial involved 168 patients at a single hospital in Thailand. Unfortunately, the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC