Chest drain biofilm study aims to reduce Post-Surgery infections

NCT ID NCT07228598

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Caner İşevi, MD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study observes 180 adults who have chest drains placed after elective thoracic surgery. Researchers will analyze the drain tips for biofilm—a sticky layer of bacteria—and check if it is linked to infections or antibiotic resistance. The goal is to learn how drain duration affects biofilm and improve infection prevention.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors better understand how to prevent infections after chest surgery by improving drain management.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any new drug or therapy, so its findings may not lead to immediate changes in patient care.

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As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE, BACTERIAL BIOFILMS POSTOPERATIVE INFECTION THORACIC SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ondokuz Mayis University Medical Faculty, Department of Thoracic Surgery
RECRUITING

Samsun, Samsun, 55139, Turkey (Türkiye)

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