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Effect of Drain Care on Infection Rate and Quality of Life in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction.
Led by University of Missouri-Columbia · Updated on 2026-05-05
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
261 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial 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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effect of Drain Care on Infection Rate and Quality of Life in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Undergoing breast surgery with placement of tissue expander and drains
- Willingness to accept protocol and procedures
- Age over 18 years
You will not qualify if you...
- No existing wounds
- Previous infections related to implant device if delayed
- Refusal by patient
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri, United States, 65212
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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