New study aims to reduce pain when removing drains after hip surgery
NCT ID NCT03789266
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two different methods of removing surgical drains after total hip replacement to see which one hurts less. 87 patients rated their pain on a scale from 0 to 10 right after drain removal. Researchers also checked for bruising afterward. The goal is to make a routine but uncomfortable procedure as pain-free as possible.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- drain ablation procedure
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify a less painful way to remove surgical drains after hip replacement.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study focused only on pain during drain removal, not on overall recovery or complications. Results may not apply to other surgeries.
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Locations
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Rouen University Hospital
Rouen, France
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