Could a common painkiller speed up cellulitis recovery?
NCT ID NCT07665476
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
Cellulitis is a painful bacterial skin infection. This study tests whether adding naproxen (an anti-inflammatory drug) to standard antibiotics helps reduce redness and pain faster than antibiotics alone. About 884 adults with cellulitis will take either naproxen or a placebo for 7 days, and doctors will check if the infection area shrinks by at least 20% after 72 hours.
What this could mean
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Active substance
naproxen
What this could lead to
If it works, adding naproxen to antibiotics could speed up recovery, reduce pain, and lower treatment failure for cellulitis patients.
What could go wrong
This is a large trial, but earlier studies were too small to confirm benefit. Naproxen may not help, and like all NSAIDs, it carries risks like stomach irritation or kidney issues.
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