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Early Showering After Surgery for Breast Reconstruction Recovery

N/A
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 90 days
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will test if showering with surgical drains in place after breast reconstruction increases the risk of infection and affects quality of life.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals over 18 years old who are undergoing breast surgery with tissue expanders and drains. Participants must be willing to follow the study's procedures.
What is being tested?
The study is testing if showering 48 hours after breast reconstruction surgery with drain tubes in place affects infection rates or quality of life.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves post-surgical care rather than a drug, side effects may include potential infection risks associated with early showering after surgery.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~90 days
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 90 days for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Presence of Post Operative Infection
Secondary study objectives
Quality of Life Survey

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Showering 48 hours after SurgeryExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group 1 will be allowed to shower 48 hours after surgery with drain tubes still in place.
Group II: Showering after drain tubes are removedActive Control1 Intervention
Group 2 will not be allowed to shower until drain tubes are removed.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Missouri-ColumbiaLead Sponsor
379 Previous Clinical Trials
628,394 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Showering 48 hours after Surgery Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05846438 — N/A
Infections and Infestations Research Study Groups: Showering 48 hours after Surgery, Showering after drain tubes are removed
Infections and Infestations Clinical Trial 2023: Showering 48 hours after Surgery Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05846438 — N/A
Showering 48 hours after Surgery 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05846438 — N/A
~12 spots leftby Mar 2025