Shower or not? new study tests safety of showering with drains after surgery
NCT ID NCT04725916
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.
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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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Geisinger Health
RECRUITINGDanville, Pennsylvania, 17822, United States
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