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)
33 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 9 tagged with Abscess itself.
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Sub-types of Abscess
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Breast abscess 5 trials
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Epidural abscess 5 trials
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Liver abscess (disease) 4 trials
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Peritonsillar abscess 4 trials
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Intracranial abscess 3 trials
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Lung abscess 3 trials
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Corneal abscess 1 trial
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Intersphincteric abscess 0 trials
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Pyoureter 0 trials
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Splenic abscess 0 trials
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Vitreous abscess 0 trials
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Nasal spray could take the ouch out of ER stitches
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a ketamine nasal spray, given alongside standard numbing medicine, can lower pain during minor procedures like stitching cuts or draining abscesses in the emergency department. About 108 adults and children (ages 7 to under 70) will be randomly assigned t…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Loyola University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Appendix surgery mystery: to wash or not to wash?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches over 1000 adults having laparoscopic appendix removal to see if washing the belly with fluid (lavage) reduces the chance of internal infections. Doctors will note how dirty the belly is and decide on washing based on a new classification system. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Niguarda Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Packing or not? study questions routine abscess care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether packing a skin abscess after draining it is really needed. About 196 adults who need an abscess drained will be followed to see if skipping packing leads to more infections, extra procedures, or hospital visits. The goal is to find out if the common pr…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:15 UTC