Effect of Drain Care on Infection Rate and Quality of Life in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction.
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-100
SponsorUniversity of Missouri-Columbia
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
undergoing breast surgery with placement of tissue expander and drains, acceptance of protocol and procedures, age > 18
Disqualifiers
no existing wounds, previous infections related to implant device if delayed, refusal by patient
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Showering 48 hours after surgery
Treatment groups
100 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov