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Perception of Affordances in Children with and without developmental coordination disorder
This study looks at perceptual abilities in healthy children and children with significant movement difficulties, a condition called developmental coordination disorder (DCD). The study involves a single session of using virtual reality (VR) to look at catching skills. This will help us to better understand movement difficulties in children so we can design programs to support them.
• children aged 11-17 years old with and without movement difficulties
• medical, behavioral, neurological or psychiatric conditions that prevent them from doing fine and gross motor activities
• children who are unable to communicate in English
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Optune® (TTFields, 200 kHz) Concomitant with Maintenance Temozolomide and Pembrolizumab Versus Optune® Concomitant with Maintenance Temozolomide and Placebo for the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma (EF-41/KEYNOTE D58) (EF-41)
The current study aims at testing the efficacy of concomitant temozolomide, Optune and pembrolizumab compared to concomitant temozolomide, Optune and placebo, following preclinical and clinical evidence demonstrating the potential augmentation of the immune response against glioblastoma under this regimen.
• new diagnosis of Glioblastoma (GBM)
• recovered from surgery (if done)
• completed standard adjuvant chemoradiotherapy or radiotherapy (RT) with TMZ chemotherapy
• may be to do physically strenuous activity but able to walk able to carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, e.g., light house work, office work
• on stable or decreasing dose of corticosteroids
• received prior therapy with an anti-Programmed Cell Death 1 (PD-1), anti- Programmed Cell Death-Ligand 1(PD-L1), or anti Programmed Cell Death-Ligand 2 (PD-L2) agent or with an agent directed to another stimulatory or co-inhibitory T-cell receptor (e.g.Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte-Associated protein 4 (CTLA-4), OX 40, CD137)
• diagnosis of immunodeficiency or is receiving chronic systemic steroid therapy
• known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past 3 years
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group, Multi-dose Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of VDPHL01 in Female Subjects with Androgenetic Alopecia
The research study will compare VDPHL01 with placebo (no active ingredient) to learn about the safety and how VDPHL01 works for women who have androgenetic alopecia (AGA). AGA is a genetic disorder caused by an excessive (too much) hair follicle response to androgens resulting in hair loss. VDPHL01 is an extended release (ER) oral (taken by mouth) form of minoxidil.
• women
• 18-65 years of age
• mild to moderate Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA)
• history of organ transplant
• history of heart disease
• use of minoxidil
• use of GLP-1
Vasomotor symptoms of menopause and cardiovascular disease: What is the link?
Study to examine the physiological responses that occur during a hot flush in postmenopausal women
• Reported nicotine/tobacco use within the last six months
• Diabetic or asthmatic
• Diagnosed significant carotid stenosis
• History of significant autonomic dysfunction, heart disease, respiratory disease, or severe neurologic condition such as stroke or traumatic brain injury
• Existing metabolic or endocrine abnormalities
• Use of heart/blood pressure medications that are determined to interfere with study outcomes
• Use of oral contraceptives (or other hormonal contraceptives, including intrauterine devices or contraceptive implants) and/or hormone therapy
• Pregnant or breastfeeding
• Unwilling or unable to refrain from consuming caffeine or alcohol in the 12 hours before visit two and three.
• Unwilling or unable to refrain from vigorous exercise (at least 10 minutes in duration) in the 12 hours before visit two or three
• Unwilling or unable to fast in the eight hours before visit two or three
• Body mass index ≥ 35 kg/m2
Eye gaze patterns during audiovisual speech perception and natural conversation
The purpose of this research is to better understand how listeners take advantage of visual cues to support speech perception during conversations. Experiments will characterize these gaze strategies, describe how they vary with hearing ability and conversational context, and examine how differences in gaze behavior relate to listening effort during conversation.
• Be fluent in English
• Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision
• Have normal hearing OR Use a hearing aid
• Any vision disorders
• Cochlear implant
• Single-sided deafness
A Study to Determine the Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics Associated With PKD1 Gene Variant Groups in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) is a genetic disease which causes cysts to form in the kidneys. Over time as the cysts grow, the kidneys are not able to function the way they should, and may eventually lead to kidney failure. Certain people have a higher risk of developing ADPKD due to their genetic makeup. This study seeks to understand how often different types of PKD1/2 variations occur and the symptoms of ADPKD that people with PKD1/2 variants have. No study drug or devices will be administered.
• adults age 18-65
• pediatric patients age 12-17
• diagnosis of Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)
• history of solid organ or bone marrow transplantation or nephrectomy
• ongoing renal replacement therapy or planning to start renal replacement therapy <12 months from the Genotyping Visit
Evaluation of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKi) resistance in the tumor tissue of Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients
This study is about discovering how Non-small cell lung cancer becomes resistant to EGFR TKI targeted therapy in order to predict and prevent this cancer from not responding to treatment.
• Age 18-85 years
• confirmed advanced adenocarcinoma of the lung
• identified EGFR mutation
• treatment with osimertinib
• radiation or other drug treatments other than osimertinib
Single-Arm Phase II Study of Carboplatin and Mirvetuximab Soravtansine in First-Line Treatment of Patients receiving Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy with Advanced-Stage Ovarian, Fallopian Tube or Primary Peritoneal Cancer who are Folate Receptor positive
The purpose of the study is to document the feasibility of undergoing surgery for cancer after receiving 3 cycles of neoadjuvant chemotherapy carboplatin and mirvetuximab soravtansine as first-line treatment in patients with advanced-stage ovarian cancer that are Folate Receptor alpha positive.
• confirmed high grade serous epithelial ovarian cancer
• stage III or IV disease and be appropriate to receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy (before surgery)
• strenuous activity may be restricted but able to walk and carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, e.g., light house work, office work
• women of childbearing potential (WCBP) must agree to use highly effective contraceptive method(s) while on MIRV and for at least 4 months after the last dose
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion and exclusion criteria
• previously treated with a systemic anti-cancer therapy
• low-grade serous, endometrioid, clear cell, or mucinous cancer
• women who have active or chronic corneal (eye) disorders, history of corneal transplantation, or active ocular conditions requiring ongoing treatment/monitoring, such as uncontrolled glaucoma, wet age-related macular degeneration requiring intravitreal injections, active diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, macular degeneration, presence of papilledema, and /or monocular vision
• history of hepatitis B or C infection or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
• women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• history of other cancer within 3 years prior
• significant heart, lung, liver disease
A Phase 1, Open-label, Ascending Dose Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Efficacy, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Recombinant Human Heparan N-Sulfatase (rhHNS, GC1130A) Via Intracerebroventricular Access Device in Patients with Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A (MPS IIIA).
The purpose of the study is to see if GC1130A, delivered directly to the central ventricle of the brain is safe and tolerable as a means of treating the neurologic disease in MPS 3A.
• documented MPS IIIA diagnosis
• ≥ 24 months and ≤ 72 months of age
• significant non-MPS IIIA related central nervous system impairment
• previous complication from intraventricular drug administration
• contraindications for MRI scans and for neurosurgery
• received treatment with any investigational drug or a device intended as a treatment for MPS IIIA within 30 days
• received a hematopoietic stem cell or bone marrow transplant or received gene therapy
A Multicenter Observational Study of GammaTile Surgically Targeted Radiation Therapy (STaRT) in Intracranial Brain Neoplasms
We are studying the effectiveness of GammaTiles TM that are placed during surgery done to remove brain tumors. GammaTiles TM are used to deliver radiation to the surgical area in the brain. We are collecting information about the effectiveness and side effects and will compare to people who receive the usual treatment.
• undergo maximum safe resection of intracranial neoplasm(s) AND implantation of GammaTiles.
• unable to have pre-operative and post-operative imaging for disease and implant assessment
• major medical or psychiatric illness (study staff will review)
• unable to speak and read English
Reducing Childhood Obesity Using Ecological Momentary Intervention (EMI) and Video Feedback at Family Meals
We are doing this study to learn about how we can best educate families about things that affect the health of children including eating together and cooking. If you agree to be in this study, you, your child, and your family will be randomly (by chance) put into one of three groups (Group 1, Group 2 or Group 3). Each group will receive a different type of education on childhood health.
• child 5-10 years old
• have a sibling who lives in the home with the child
• live in the Twin Cities Metro area
• speak English or Spanish
• child with medically necessary dietary restrictions (e.g., feeding tube)
• child is developmentally unable to participate in the study
ELEVATE, a global observational longitudinal prospective registry of patients with acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) (ELEVATE)
This is a global, multicenter, prospective, observational, longitudinal registry conducted to characterize the natural history and real-world clinical management of patients diagnosed with AHP. This protocol will not recommend the use of any specific treatments, visits, or procedures. No medication is provided as part of registry participation.
Sleep Outcomes with DBS Therapy in Parkinson's Disease and Dystonia
The objective of this study is to describe how activation of distinct pathways in and around the subthalamic nucleus (STN) and internal segment of the globus pallidus (GPi) correlate to changes in sleep outcomes in movement disorders patients after deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery targeting these structures.
• at least 21 years old
• existing or planned 7T brain imaging
• surgery at UMN to implant DBS system planned as part of routine clinical care (or has already occurred, as long as the first programming session is at least 2 weeks away)
• other significant neurological disorder
• history of dementia
• complications after surgery
• women who are pregnant
Udall P1A4
Through this research, the study staff hopes to better understand how DBS works and to define the optimal site in the brain for DBS treatment for Parkinson’s Disease. You will be asked to come for one study visit where you will perform some physical and mental tasks while on and temporarily off your medications and DBS treatment. Participation in this research study will take 7-8 hours.
• at least 10 years old
• diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, Essential Tremor, or Dystonia
• implanted Deep Brain Stimulator (DBS)
• have a 7T MRI
• history of dementia
• women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• other exclusion criteria (study staff will review)
Coordinated Reset Deep Brain Stimulation for Essential Tremor
This study is for people who have essential tremor and will be receiving the Boston Scientific Vercise Genus deep brain stimulation (DBS) system. We are studying the possibility that a kind of deep brain stimulation called "coordinated reset" stimulation (CR-DBS) will be more effective than current DBS treatment for essential tremor. We expect that participants will be in this research study for about 9 to 11 months.
• diagnosis of Essential Tremor (ET)
• age 21 or older
• will receive a Boston Scientific Vercise Rechargeable Genus deep brain stimulation (DBS) system
• history of musculoskeletal disorders that affect movement of the limbs or gait
• history of dementia or cognitive impairment
• significant psychiatric disease
• on medication that could cause tremor
• women who are pregnant
• prior brain surgery
Vestibular and Cortical Contributions to Transitions in Freezing of Gait and Parkinson's Disease
This study will examine the brain activation associated with the transition between movements in Parkinson’s disease, and if these changes are related to the development of problems with moving (like freezing of gait) and thinking. We will look at brain activity associated with the vestibular (inner ear) and cortical (surface of the brain) systems. People with Parkinson’s disease (especially people with freezing of gait) sometimes have difficulty initiating changes in movement types, such as going from standing to walking, turning, or switching between slow and fast repetitive movements. The difficulty in movement transitions may be associated with an overactive vestibular system (inner ear) or cortical system. In each experiment in this study, we expect about 20-25 participants with Parkinson’s disease and freezing of gait, 20-25 participants with Parkinson’s without freezing of gait, and 20-25 control participants
• 40 to 80 years old
• diagnosis of idiopathic PD with and without freezing gait
• able to walk independently without the use of an assistive device (e.g. cane) for 50 meters (about 160 feet)
• for HEALTHY OLDER ADULTS: 40 to 80 years old, able to walk independently without a cane or walker and able to perform complex activities of daily living independently
• any musculoskeletal disorder that affects the ability to stand or walk
• history of musculoskeletal disorders that significantly affect movement of lower limbs
• uncorrected visual impairment
• history of visual and/or vestibular conditions
• moderate to severe hearing impairment
• women who are pregnant
• study staff will discuss additional exclusion criteria
Imaging Core Aim 2, and Udall Project 2 Aim 2
We are conducting this research to try to find a better way of treating Parkinson's disease, specifically postural instability and gait disturbances (PIGD) by looking at certain brain characteristics using 3T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI.) We think we could discover how to make DBS more effective for such things as postural gait instability and other symptoms of PD. Participants will be asked to come to our research location, walk on a treadmill, and have a 3T MRI.
• at least 21 years old
• already have a MRI-compatible DBS device (Medtronic Percept/Percept RC DBS System) for treatment of Parkinson’s disease
• able to speak English
• women who are pregnant
• extreme claustrophobia
• unable to have a MRI
Mechanisms and effects of pallidal deep brain stimulation on levodopa resistant motor signs in Parkinson's disease; Udall Project 2, Aim 2
We hope to identify patterns in the brain that may be related to symptoms of PD, such as problems with walking. We are also testing different stimulation settings to see if they might be more effective than the settings that are currently used for treatment. This research may aid in our understanding of PD and how to treat it more effectively with DBS.
• receiving DBS therapy in for treatment of Parkinson's Disease (PD)
• implanted with Medtronic Percept DBS system
• at least 3 months since initial activation of the DBS
• musculoskeletal disorders that significantly affect the ability to perform the motor tasks
• dementia or cognitive impairment
• other significant neurological disorders
• post-operative complications or adverse effects of the DBS stimulation
COG AREN1921 - Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Diffuse Anaplastic Wilms Tumors (DAWT) and Relapsed Favorable Histology Wilms Tumors (FHWT)
This phase II trial studies how well combination chemotherapy works in treating patients (≤ 30 years old) with newly diagnosed stage II-IV diffuse anaplastic Wilms tumors (DAWT) or favorable histology Wilms tumors (FHWT) that have come back (relapsed).This trial may help doctors find out what effects, good and/or bad, regimen UH-3 (vincristine, doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, carboplatin, etoposide, and irinotecan) has on patients with newly diagnosed DAWT and standard risk relapsed FHWT (those treated with only 2 drugs for the initial WT)and regimen ICE/Cyclo/Topo (ifosfamide, carboplatin, etoposide, cyclophosphamide, and topotecan) has on patients with high and very high risk relapsed FHWT (those treated with 3 or more drugs for the initial WT).
• patients must be =< 30 years old at study enrollment
• patients with newly diagnosed stages 2 - 4 diffuse anaplastic Wilms tumor and have received an initial risk assignment showing DAWT or patients with relapsed favorable histology Wilms tumor
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Inclusion and Exclusion criteria
• patients with a history of bilateral Wilms tumor
• patients with any uncontrolled, intercurrent illness
• female patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding
A Phase 2, Open-Label, Single-Arm, Cohort Study to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics of Sparsentan Treatment in Pediatric Subjects with Selected Proteinuric Glomerular Diseases (EPPIK) (EPPIK)
Currently, there are no approved treatment options for pediatric subjects with proteinuric kidney conditions. The study will look at the safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetic (PK) trial in children ≥1 to <18 years treated for up to 108 weeks with the drug sparsentan.
• Child 1 to 18 years old
• Diagnosed by biopsy with specific types of glomerular disease & protein in the urine
• Blood pressure is within normal range for age
• Maintained on a stable dose of immunosuppressive medications
• Weight less than 7.3 kg 16 pounds) at screening.
• Disease due to to viral infections, drug toxicities, or cancer.
• Kidney function is below the minimum required
Neurobehavioral Impacts of Medical Cannabis Treatment in Chronic Pain Patients Neurobehavioral Impacts of Medical Cannabis Use: An Observational Study
This study is part of our ongoing program of research to understand how the brain and behavior are impacted by cannabis use. We are particularly interested in whether the use of medical cannabis products in adulthood has impacts on learning skills, other aspects of cognition such as memory, attention, and behavioral control, and whether the brain circuits that control these functions change within four months of treatment initiation. Individuals between the ages of 30 and 75 years will be studied at the start of treatment with the plan to retest participants after four months.
• chronic pain (not cancer-related)
• prescribed medical cannabis for chronic pain
• must begin the study before taking the first medical cannabis treatment dose
• age 30-75
• native English speaker
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Inclusion criteria
• recreational cannabis use
• regular nicotine use
• can't have a MRI
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Exclusion criteria
PREvention of Cardiovascular and DiabEtic kidNey disease in Type 2 Diabetes (PRECIDENTD) (PRECIDENTD)
People with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk for heart disease than people without diabetes. We are doing this research to learn more about which diabetes medications are the best for lowering the risk of heart and kidney disease for people with type 2 diabetes. People who are in the study will be randomly (by chance) assigned to take one of two types of diabetes medications that have been approved by the FDA. Your usual care provider will continue to manage your diabetes care.
• 40 to 80 years old with -diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, HbA1c ≥6% measured in the past 12 months,
• AND one of the following:
• diagnosis of coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, or symptomatic peripheral artery disease
• OR: -60-80 years old and at least 1 additional high-risk feature:
• active smoking, HbA1c ≥ 8% measured within past 12 months or chronic kidney disease
• willing to be randomly (by chance) assigned to a class of medication and fill the prescription with personal pharmacy insurance plan
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion criteria
• any other type of diabetes
• history of diabetic ketoacidosis
• active diabetic foot ulcer
• history of pancreatitis
• active treatment for cancer
• history of solid organ or bone marrow transplant
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete exclusion criteria
Sensory, cognitive, motor interactions
This study is about understanding how cognitive, sensory, and motor processes interact. Participants must be a stroke survivor, with a unilateral stroke, leaving arm weakness on one side only, that happened at least 3 months ago.
• 18-80 years old
• had a stroke that happened more than 3 months ago
• have mild-to-moderate weakness on one side only
• Non-English speakers
• women who are pregnant
• have a pacemaker
• had a bilateral stroke
ACNS1821: A Phase 1/2 Trial of Selinexor (KPT-330) and Radiation Therapy in Newly-Diagnosed Pediatric Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) and High-Grade Glioma (HGG)
This phase I/II trial tests the safety, side effects, and best dose of selinexor given in combination with standard radiation therapy in treating children and young adults with newly diagnosed diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) or high-grade glioma (HGG) with a genetic change called H3 K27M mutation. It also tests whether combination of selinexor and standard radiation therapy works to shrink tumors in this patient population. Glioma is a type of cancer that occurs in the brain or spine. Glioma is considered high risk (or high-grade) when it is growing and spreading quickly.
• patients must be >= 12 months and =< 21 years of age at the time of enrollment on Step 0
• patient is suspected of having localized, newly diagnosed HGG, excluding metastatic disease, OR patient has an institutional diagnosis of DIPG
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion criteria
• female patients who are pregnant are ineligible since there is yet no available information regarding human fetal or teratogenic toxicities
• lactating females are not eligible unless they have agreed not to breastfeed their infants. It is not known whether selinexor is excreted in human milk
CureGN: Cure Glomerulonephropathy Network Version 3.0
The purpose of CureGN3 is to gather a group of people with glomerular disease to create a source of information and blood and urine samples, so that researchers can easily and effectively study glomerular disease.
• Diagnosis of Glomerular Disease including MCD (minimal change disease), FSGS (focal segmental glomerulosclerosis), MN (membranous nephropathy), or IgAN (immunoglobulin A nephropathy) on first diagnostic kidney biopsy
• First diagnostic kidney biopsy within 5 years of study enrollment
• Access to first kidney biopsy report and/or slides
• All ages
• End Stage Kidney Disease, defined as chronic dialysis or kidney transplant
• Solid organ or bone marrow transplant recipient at time of first kidney biopsy
• Diagnosis of any of the following at the time of first diagnostic kidney biopsy: diabetes mellitus (except gestational or diet controlled), diabetic glomerulosclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, HIV infection, active malignancy (except for non-melanoma skin cancer), active Hepatitis B or C infection, defined as positive viral load
COG AALL1821 - A Phase 2 Study of Blinatumomab (NSC# 765986, IND# 147294) in Combination with Nivolumab (NSC # 748726, IND# 147294), a Checkpoint Inhibitor of PD-1, in B-ALL Patients Aged >/=1 to < 31 Years Old with First Relapse
The overall goal of this study is to determine if treating first relapse B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) with a combination of blinatumomab and nivolumab is more effective than blinatumomab alone.
• 1 to 30 years old
• must have first relapse of CD19+ B-ALL (relapse blasts must express CD19)
• must have fully recovered from the acute toxic effects of all prior chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiotherapy prior to entering this study
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for completed Inclusion criteria
• other types of blood disorders including: B-lymphoblastic lymphoma (B-LLy), Burkitt leukemia/lymphoma or mature B-cell leukemia, Philadelphia chromosome positive (Ph+) B-ALL, mixed phenotype acute leukemia (MPAL), known Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, MYC translocation associated with mature (Burkitt) B-cell ALL
• active, uncontrolled infection
• significant central nervous system pathology including history of severe neurologic disorder or autoimmune disease with CNS involvement
• women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Exclusion criteria
ABATE-IP-18: A Phase 1b, Multi-center Study of IV Gallium Nitrate in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis who are Colonized with Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (The ABATE Study) (ABATE)
The purpose of this research study is to test the safety of giving two separate 5-day infusions (starting on Day 1 and again around Day 15) through a vein with a drug called gallium nitrate. Laboratory tests suggest that this drug may be able to fight Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) infections
• diagnosis of cystic fibrosis
• persistent Nontuberculous Mycobacterium lung infection (NTM)
• able to expectorate sputum
• enrolled in the CFF Patient Registry
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion & exclusion criteria
• history of solid organ or hematological transplantation
• current diagnosis of osteoporosis
• women who are pregnant or breast feeding
• men and women who are unwilling to practice a medically acceptable form of contraception
Cardiac Sarcoidosis Consortium
This is a registry study. The Cardiac Sarcoidosis Consortium (CSC) is an international, multicenter partnership among physicians and allied professionals at major medical centers with the unifying purpose to learn more about cardiac sarcoidosis through collaborative research.
• People who have been diagnosed with Cardiac sarcoidosis (CS)
• History of ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation
• Ventricular arrhythmias treated medically or with an implanted device
MT2013-06C : Treatment of graft Failure after HSCT
The primary purpose of this study is to record outcomes and patient characteristics in the Masonic Cancer Center and BMT databases for patients undergoing a second transplant using a haploidentical donor, an unrelated donor or umbilical cord blood. The data will be analyzed for transplant “milestones” such as time to blood count recovery (engraftment) and how patients are doing at 3 months and 6 months after the transplant. Participation in this study will not alter treatment or medical care. All information for this study will be collected from medical records.
• patients with primary or secondary HSCT graft failure
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete Inclusion and Exclusion criteria
• uncontrolled infection at the time of transplant
• patients with Fanconi Anemia or other DNA breakage syndromes
Effectiveness of Screening and Decolonization of S. aureus to Prevent S. aureus Surgical Site Infections in Surgery Outpatients
The purpose of this study is to determine the most effective ways to get rid of Staph aureus on body surfaces before surgery. We will determine if the participants can effectively get rid of the bacteria with the simple application of various treatment methods assigned to them. We will study if these methods are useful and cost effective in preventing the infections after surgery.
• at least 18 years old
• people who are scheduled for orthopedic, urology, neuro, otolaryngology, plastic and general surgery or OB/GYN surgery
• surgery is scheduled for at least 10 days following entry into the study
• have not taken antibiotics in the week before surgery
• will have a skin incision
• surgery scheduled less than 10 days after the baseline cultures