Skip the packing? new study tests less painful abscess care

NCT ID NCT07280962

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looked at whether leaving a perianal abscess cavity unpacked after drainage is better than the traditional packing method. 44 adults with a first-time abscess were randomly assigned to packing or no packing. The goal was to see if no packing reduces pain and hospital stay without raising the chance of the abscess coming back. Results could lead to a more comfortable and efficient recovery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • King Edward Medical University

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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