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NCT04725916 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Studying How Outpatient Water affEcts Risks With Drains (SHOWER Study)

A NA study of Surgical Site Infection and Postoperative Complications, sponsored by Sean Devitt.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
100
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04725916 is a NA study of Surgical Site Infection and Postoperative Complications that is actively recruiting participants, run by Sean Devitt. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, below the 564-participant average among 25 other Surgical Site Infection trials with a reported enrollment target (82% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT04725916, a NA study of Surgical Site Infection and Postoperative Complications, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Sean Devitt.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
100 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This is a prospective randomized, controlled, unblinded, interventional feasibility study to evaluate if showering with post operative drains in place leads to an increase in complications. The patients included in the study will be those undergoing breast reductions and panniculectomies at Geisinger Medical Center. The patients will be randomized post operatively into one of two groups: 1) patients instructed to shower with drains in place, and 2) patients instructed not to shower while they have drains in place.

Interventions

  • OTHER Showering
  • OTHER Restriction of Showering

Study Locations (1)

Pennsylvania

  • Geisinger Health - Danville

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 100 participants
Start Date 2022-02-23
Est. Completion 2027-07-15
Phase NA

Sponsor

Sean Devitt

1 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04725916

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04725916 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 564-participant average among 25 other Surgical Site Infection trials with a reported enrollment target (82% lower). The listed sponsor is Sean Devitt, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 4 conditions, with Surgical Site Infection appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Showering is the first listed.

NCT04725916 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04725916 about?

NCT04725916 is a clinical study titled "Studying How Outpatient Water affEcts Risks With Drains (SHOWER Study)". This is a prospective randomized, controlled, unblinded, interventional feasibility study to evaluate if showering with post operative drains in place leads to an increase in complications. The patients included in the study will be those undergoing breast reductions and panniculectomies at Geisinge...

What is the current status of trial NCT04725916?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2022-02-23. Estimated completion is 2027-07-15.

What conditions does trial NCT04725916 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Surgical Site Infection, Postoperative Complications, Postoperative Wound Infection, Drain Site Complication.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04725916?

The interventions under investigation include: Showering (OTHER), Restriction of Showering (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04725916?

This trial is sponsored by Sean Devitt, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04725916 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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