Evaluation of a Novel Drain Stripping Device for Reducing Surgical Drain Complications

Launched by MAYO CLINIC · Aug 5, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a new device designed to help clear surgical drains, which are small tubes placed in the abdomen after surgery to remove fluids and help healing. The study aims to see how well this device works and how easy it is for nurses and care staff to use it when taking care of patients with these drains.

Adults aged 18 and older who are having abdominal surgery with a specific type of drain called a Jackson-Pratt drain may be eligible to join. To participate, patients need to be able to give their consent, meaning they understand the study and agree to take part. If you join, you can expect the care team to use this new device to help manage your drain and provide feedback on how it works. Nurses at the Mayo Clinic who care for patients with these drains will also be involved to share their experience using the device. This study has not started recruiting yet, but it hopes to improve care for patients with surgical drains by making drain clearing easier and safer.

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Eligibility criteria

• 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.