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Effect of Drain Care on Infection Rate and Quality of Life in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction.

Who can join

Ages 18 to 100 · Women · Healthy volunteers welcome

Inclusion Criteria:

* undergoing breast surgery with placement of tissue expander and drains, acceptance of protocol and procedures, age \> 18

Exclusion Criteria:

* no existing wounds, previous infections related to implant device if delayed, refusal by patient

About the study

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether showering with surgical drain tubes in place after first stage breast reconstruction causes increased risk of infection. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Is there an increased risk of infection/complications with showering 48 hours after drain tubes are in place * Does showering after 48 hours with drain tubes in place affect quality of life.

What is being tested

• Showering 48 hours after surgery (other)

Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia · Participants: 100 · Started: Mar 15, 2023

Contact the study team

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05846438

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.