Could a power wash prevent infections after breast reconstruction?
NCT ID NCT05585710
First seen Jun 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether using a pressurized spray of antibiotics to clean the surgical pocket during breast reconstruction reduces complications like infection, bleeding, and implant failure. Researchers will compare this method to the standard hand-syringe wash in 62 women undergoing implant-based reconstruction. The goal is to see if the pulsed lavage leads to fewer post-surgery problems.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Pulsed lavage with triple antibiotic solution
What this could lead to
If it works, this could reduce infections and other complications after breast reconstruction surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 62 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure is already used in other surgeries, but its benefit here is unproven.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.