Can you ditch your bandage a day after surgery? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT06569862

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether removing surgical dressings the day after abdominal surgery is as safe as keeping them on for about a week. About 1,288 adults having planned abdominal surgery will be randomly assigned to stop dressings on day 1 or day 6. The main goal is to see if early removal increases the risk of wound infections within 30 days.

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Conditions

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Surgical Wound Infection

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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  • Contact

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Locations

  • Hôpital de la Pitié-Salpêtriere - APHP

    RECRUITING

    Paris, 75013, France

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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