Could 5 days of antibiotics be enough for leg infections?

NCT ID NCT05584007

First seen May 20, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026

Summary

This study compares a 5-day course of the antibiotic flucloxacillin to the standard 7-day course for adults with leg cellulitis. The goal is to see if the shorter treatment works just as well in controlling pain and preventing the infection from coming back. About 334 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatment lengths.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Royal South Hants Hospital

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    Southampton, United Kingdom

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