Seroma Prevention After Body Contouring Procedures (NCT03190876) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Seroma Prevention After Body Contouring Procedures
Germany100 participantsStarted 2017-03-01
Plain-language summary
With a prevalence of up to 25%, seroma formation is among the most common complications of body contouring procedures such as abdominoplasty. Small amounts of fluid are reabsorbed by the body spontaneously, however, larger seroma volumes need to be evacuated via puncture aspiration to prevent wound healing disturbances and infection, leading to major patient discomfort and a prolonged hospital stay. There is increasing controversy regarding the efficacy of surgical drains in seroma prevention. This study compares the incidence rate of seroma in three study arms with different usage of drains.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* All full-aged patients requiring body contouring procedures in our department who provide oral and written informed consent indicating that they agree to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Minors or patients with a designated health care proxy, revision surgeries, morbid obesity
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial is focused on preventing seroma after body contouring procedures like abdominoplasty — how likely am I to develop a seroma after my procedure, and is that a significant enough risk in my case to make joining a prevention study worth discussing?
2Since this trial has no listed phase and is studying seroma formation rates, what methods or interventions are being tested to prevent seroma, and how do they compare to what you would already do as standard care during my procedure?
3The recruitment status for this trial is listed as unknown, so is it actually still enrolling patients, and if not, are there other active trials or proven techniques for seroma prevention you'd recommend instead?
4If I were to participate in this trial, would it change anything about how my abdominoplasty or body contouring surgery is performed, and could that affect my recovery time or overall surgical outcome?
5Are there standard post-operative measures you already use to reduce seroma risk — like drains or compression garments — and would this trial offer anything meaningfully different from what I'd receive as your regular patient?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Rate of seroma formation
Timeframe: Weekly follow-up until postoperative week 6.