Patient Satisfaction and Reflection on Drain Placement
Launched by WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · Sep 12, 2023
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The primary goal of this proposal is to assess patient perspectives and satisfaction with the location of their drains after abdominoplasty and/or panniculectomy. This will be conducted as a prospective observational trial, where patients with scheduled abdominoplasty and/or panniculectomy will be invited to participate. Patients will be randomized to either A) left side lateral and right side medial or B) right side lateral with left side medial. Randomization will occur before study initiation with group A or group B being assigned to a study enrollment number.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • age 18 or older
- • patient of Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- • able to sign English language Consent form
- • undergoing either abdominoplasty and/or panniculectomy.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Patients with unilateral drain placement, unable to sign English language consent form
- • Patient under the age of 18.
About Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Wake Forest University Health Sciences is a leading academic research institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical trials and translational research. With a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration, the organization leverages its extensive expertise in medical research, patient care, and education to develop and evaluate new therapies and interventions. Committed to improving patient outcomes and public health, Wake Forest University Health Sciences fosters a dynamic environment for scientific inquiry, engaging in a wide range of clinical studies that address pressing health challenges. Through its rigorous methodologies and ethical standards, the institution aims to contribute significantly to the medical field and enhance the quality of life for diverse populations.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Adam Katz, MD
Principal Investigator
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported