Pill power: oral antibiotics match IVs for skin infections?
NCT ID NCT00323219
First seen May 01, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether an oral antibiotic (moxifloxacin) works as well as IV antibiotics for people with moderate skin infections (cellulitis) in the emergency department. About 390 adults took either a daily pill or daily IV treatment for 3-5 days. Researchers measured how many infections were cured after one week, along with side effects, cost, and patient satisfaction. The goal was to see if a simpler pill option could replace the need for IV lines.
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St. Paul's Hospital, Providence Healthcare, Emergency Medicine
Vancouver, British Columbia, V1Y 1Z1, Canada
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