Completed NA INTERVENTIONAL 4-arm NCT00513799

The Natural History of Community-Associated MRSA Infections and Decolonization Strategies (StLStaRS)

The Natural History of Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (CA-MRSA) Infections and an Evaluation of Decolonization Strategies

Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine

Conditions Abscesses Furunculosis Staphylococcal Skin Infections Staphylococcus Aureus

Interventions Bleach baths (dilute) Chlorhexidine showers Intensive education on personal hygiene Mupirocin ointment

Updated 8 times since 2017 Last updated: Jul 7, 2015 Started: Mar 31, 2007 Primary completion: Jun 30, 2009 Completion: Dec 31, 2010

This information is for research purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making any medical decision.

A NA clinical study on Abscesses and Furunculosis, this trial is completed. The trial is conducted by Washington University School of Medicine and has accumulated 8 data snapshots since 2007. Infectious disease trials contribute critical data for public health response and treatment development.

Status Flow

Change History

8 versions recorded

Sep 2025 — Present [monthly]

Completed NA
Sep 2024 — Sep 2025 [monthly]

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Jul 2024 — Sep 2024 [monthly]

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Jan 2023 — Jul 2024 [monthly]

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Dec 2022 — Jan 2023 [monthly]

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▶ Show 3 earlier versions

Jan 2021 — Dec 2022 [monthly]

Completed NA
Jun 2018 — Jan 2021 [monthly]

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Jan 2017 — Jun 2018 [monthly]

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First recorded

Mar 2007

Trial started

Per CT.gov start date — pre-dates our first snapshot

Eligibility Summary

No eligibility information available.

Contact Information

Sponsor contact:

Washington University School of Medicine

Data source: Washington University School of Medicine

For direct contact, visit the study record on ClinicalTrials.gov .

Study Locations

• St Louis, United States