Shower sooner? new study tests best time to bathe after bone surgery

NCT ID NCT06014411

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether it's safe and satisfying to shower early after orthopedic fracture surgery, compared to waiting longer. About 56 adults with arm or leg fractures will be randomly assigned to bathe early or follow the traditional delayed approach. The goal is to see which group is more satisfied and whether infection rates differ.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bone fracture Surgical Wound Surgical Wound Infection

As listed by the trial registrant

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

POST OPERATIVE WOUND INFECTION SURGICAL WOUND

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Locations

NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
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New York, New York, 10065, United States

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