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New treatment option for Postoperative Wound Infection
Official title Studying How Outpatient Water affEcts Risks With Drains (SHOWER Study)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04725916
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This is a prospective randomized, controlled, unblinded, interventional feasibility study to evaluate if showering with post operative drains in place leads to an increase in complications. The patients included in the study will be those undergoing breast reductions and panniculectomies at Geisinger Medical Center.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- 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
You likely can't join if
- 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
See the full eligibility 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
- 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
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Danville, Pennsylvania, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Danville, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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