Study details
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Effect of Drain Care on Infection Rate and Quality of Life in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction
University of Missouri-Columbia
NCT IDNCT05846438ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment
100
Study length
about 2 years
Ages
18–100
Sex
Female only
Locations
1 site in MO
About this study
Researchers are testing whether showering with surgical drain tubes in place after breast reconstruction increases the risk of infection. The trial also looks at how showering affects quality of life.
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.Undergo Showering 48 hours after surgery
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Time + visits
Low4%
Logistics
Moderate50%
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.
Trial highlights
Treatment details
Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.
Endpoints
Secondary: Quality of Life Survey