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Evaluating the Effect of Surgical Drain Securement on Patient Quality of Life and Postoperative Drain-related Complications
A Prospective, Randomized, Multi-center Trial Evaluating the Effect of Surgical Drain Securement on Patient Quality of Life and Postoperative Drain-related Complications
Who can join
Ages 18 and older · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Patient of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery * Able to sign English language Consent form * Undergoing a surgical procedure where placement of one or more surgical drains is anticipated Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to sign English language consent form * Incompatible drain size placed * Allergy or sensitivity to skin adhesives
About the study
The objective of this study is to evaluate whether surgical drain securement with a novel sutureless device (K-LOCKTM) will improve patient quality of life and reduce postoperative drain-related complications compared to drain securement with traditional suture-based methods. The K-LOCK™ Device is a novel sutureless drain securement device that may improve patient experiences with surgical drains.
What is being tested
- K-Lock (device)
- Suture (other)
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences · Participants: 140 · Started: May 5, 2025
Contact the study team
- Renea D Jennings, BSN,RN,CCRP · Phone: 336-716-6709
- Caleb T Suggs, CCRP · Phone: 336-713-4339
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06916286
Locations in the U.S.
| North Carolina | Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Winston-Salem |
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.