Could a stronger antibiotic dose keep cellulitis patients out of hospital?
NCT ID NCT05852262
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a higher dose of the oral antibiotic cephalexin can better treat cellulitis, a common skin infection, in adults visiting the emergency room. About 446 participants will receive either a high or standard dose to see if it reduces the need for changing antibiotics or hospitalization. The goal is to improve treatment success and lower healthcare costs.
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Locations
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Enfant-Jésus Hospital
Québec, Quebec, Canada
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Health Sciences North
Greater Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 2H2, Canada
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Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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London Health Sciences Centre
London, Ontario, Canada
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Queen Elisabeth II Health Sciences Centre
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Sinai Health System
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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South Health Campus
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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The Ottawa Hospital
Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4E9, Canada
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Thunder Bay Health Sciences Centre
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada