Evaluation of a Novel Drain Stripping Device for Reducing Surgical Drain Complications (NCT07119112) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of a Novel Drain Stripping Device for Reducing Surgical Drain Complications
United States500 participantsStarted 2026-02-20
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this research is to evaluate how well a novel surgical site drain tube clearing device works, and how easy it is for care staff to use.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patients aged 18 years or older, with no maximum age limit.
* Patients undergoing surgical procedures that require the placement of Jackson-Pratt drains within the abdominal cavity.
* Patients who are able to provide informed consent for participation in the study.
* Mayo Clinic RNs caring for patients with post-surgical drains placed.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients under the age of 18.
* Patients who do not have Jackson-Pratt drains placed post-operatively.
* Patients with drains placed in locations other than the abdominal cavity.
* Patients with known allergies or contraindications to the materials used in the drain stripping device.
* Patients who are unable to provide informed consent due to cognitive impairments or any other reason.
What they're measuring
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Assess Ease of Use and Device Functionality Via Anonymous Survey