Shower or not? new study tests safety of showering with drains after surgery

NCT ID NCT04725916

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether showering after surgery while drains are still in place raises the risk of infection or other complications. It will include 100 people having breast reductions or tummy tucks at one medical center. Half will be told they can shower, and half will be told to wait until drains are removed. The goal is to see if showering is safe and how satisfied patients are.

What this could mean

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Active substance: showering
What this could lead to: If showering is safe, patients could shower sooner after surgery, improving comfort and hygiene.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study. Results may not apply to other surgeries or hospitals, and showering could still increase infection risk.

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Conditions

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Postoperative Complications Surgical Wound Infection

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DRAIN SITE COMPLICATION POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS POSTOPERATIVE WOUND INFECTION SURGICAL SITE INFECTION

Shower or not? new study tests safety of showering with drains after surgery

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