Shower or wait? study tests infection risk after surgery

NCT ID NCT04725916

Summary

This study aims to find out if showering with surgical drains in place increases the risk of infections or other complications. It will enroll about 100 people who have had breast reduction or tummy tuck surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to either shower with their drains or avoid showering until the drains are removed.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Geisinger Health

    RECRUITING

    Danville, Pennsylvania, 17822, United States

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