Comparing vacuum and passive drains in abdominal surgery

Comparison Between Vacuum Drain and Passive Drain In Abdominoplasty : Randomized Clinical Study

NA · Sohag University · NCT06486298

This study tests whether using vacuum drains or passive drains helps people recovering from abdominal surgery manage fluid buildup better.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment20 (estimated)
Ages20 Years to 60 Years
SexAll
SponsorSohag University (other)
Locations1 site (Sohag)
Trial IDNCT06486298 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of vacuum drains versus passive drains in managing subcutaneous fluid collection following abdominoplasty surgery. It involves cooperative male and female patients aged 20-60 who have excess abdominal skin and adipose tissue, often due to weight loss or pregnancy. The study will assess outcomes related to fluid accumulation and recovery between the two drainage methods.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are cooperative adults aged 20-60 with excess abdominal skin and fat, often after weight loss or pregnancy.

Not a fit: Patients who are unfit for surgery, have a BMI over 30, or are on antiplatelet medication may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve postoperative recovery and outcomes for patients undergoing abdominoplasty.

How similar studies have performed: While there may be studies on drainage methods in surgery, this specific comparison is less commonly explored, making it a novel approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* • Cooperative male and female patients aged between 20-60 years old.

  * All patients in the study presented with varying degrees of excess abdominal skin and adipose tissue, along with a range of underlying abdominal muscle laxity, following volumetric changes of the abdominal cavity.
  * These patients may undergo after bariatric surgery, dietry weight loss or after multiple pregnancies.

Exclusion Criteria:

* • Uncooperative patients unwilling to give consent.

  * Those unsuitable for abdominoplasty surgery, BMI \>30 and those on antiplatelet medication.
  * Unfit for surgery and patients with allergies to any of the anesthesia components.

Where this trial is running

Sohag

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Abdominoplasty Surgery, abdominoplasty surgery

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.