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Effect of Drain Care on Infection Rate and Quality of Life in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction.

University of Missouri-Columbia · NCT05846438

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18–100 · Women only
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
100
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
March 15, 2023
Record last updated
May 5, 2026

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What the study is about

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether showering with surgical drain tubes in place after first stage breast reconstruction causes increased risk of infection. The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • Is there an increased risk of infection/complications with showering 48 hours after drain tubes are in place
  • Does showering after 48 hours with drain tubes in place affect quality of life.

Being studied: Showering 48 hours after surgery

Conditions: Infections; Quality of Life

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • undergoing breast surgery with placement of tissue expander and drains, acceptance of protocol and procedures, age > 18

Exclusion Criteria

  • no existing wounds, previous infections related to implant device if delayed, refusal by patient

Recruiting US locations

  • University of Missouri

    Columbia, MO 65212

    Site contact: Amelia Dean · 573-882-2277 · deanam@health.missour.ed

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