New Drain-Clearing device could make Post-Surgery recovery smoother

NCT ID NCT07119112

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This Mayo Clinic study tests a new device designed to clear fluid and debris from surgical drain tubes more effectively than the current method of using fingers. The trial will enroll 500 adults who have abdominal surgery with Jackson-Pratt drains. Nurses will rate how easy the device is to use, and researchers will check if it helps drains come out sooner.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

surgical drain stripping device

What this could lead to

If it works, this device could make drain care easier for nurses and possibly shorten how long patients need drains after surgery.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage device study focused on usability, not a proven treatment. It may not meaningfully reduce drain time or complications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

wild type ABeta2M amyloidosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55902, United States