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
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
140 participants
May 5, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- 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 Criteria3
- Unable to sign English language consent form
- Incompatible drain size placed
- Allergy or sensitivity to skin adhesives
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Interventions
Surgical drain securement with a novel sutureless K-LOCK device
Surgical drain securement with traditional suture-based methods
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NCT06916286