Evaluation Of A Novel Drain Stripping Device For Reducing Surgical Drain Complications

Overview

About this study

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.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

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.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 08/13/2025. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status	Contact
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Robert Hill, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.N.	Open for enrollment	Contact information: Joseph Immermann M.S., CCRP (507) 293-1239 Immermann.Joseph@mayo.edu

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Robert Hill, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.N.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Joseph Immermann M.S., CCRP

(507) 293-1239

Immermann.Joseph@mayo.edu

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