Evaluating the effects of showering on postoperative complications with drains

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional feasibility study aims to assess whether showering with postoperative drains in place increases the risk of complications in patients undergoing breast reduction or panniculectomy at Geisinger Medical Center. Participants will be randomly assigned to either shower with drains or refrain from showering post-surgery. The study will collect data on postoperative outcomes and quality of life through questionnaires. Approximately 100 subjects will be included, and the study will utilize descriptive statistics to analyze the results.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients having one of the following procedures at Geisinger Medical Center in which drains are placed

  * Breast reduction
  * Lower panniculectomy
  * Fleur-de-lis panniculectomy
* ≥18 years of age
* Able and willing to provide consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients on antibiotics at the time of surgery
* Patients sent home on antibiotics after surgery
* Patients who work in healthcare with direct patient contact
* Patients having a panniculectomy to be eligible for a kidney transplant
* Patients having a ventral hernia repair at the time of the panniculectomy
* Patients admitted to the hospital for \>1 night

Where it's running

• Geisinger Health
  Danville, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Sean Devitt, MD — Geisinger Clinic
• Study coordinator: Sean Devitt, MD
• Email: sdevitt@geisinger.edu
• Phone: 570-271-6335

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.