Clinical Trial: Naproxen Versus Placebo as Adjunct Treatment of Cellulitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

U.S., June 25 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07665476) titled 'Naproxen Versus Placebo as Adjunct Treatment of Cellulitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial' on June 18.

Brief Summary: Cellulitis is a painful bacterial skin infection commonly seen in Canadian emergency departments. Cellulitis has a negative impact on patients' quality of life and productivity. While this is a bacterial infection, there is evidence inflammation also contributes to the disabling symptoms of pain, redness and swelling. Some studies have suggested that a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as naproxen in addition to antibiotics may control inflammation and speed recovery. However, these studies have had to...