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Terminated Not applicable Interventional Results available

Lumbar Drain After Endoscopic Surgery of the Skull Base

NCT03163134
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Conditions
Quality of Life
Interventions
Lumbar Drain
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Pittsburgh
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
170 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2011 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 16, 2017 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT
Completed Phase 2Phase 3 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Clinical Trial Comparing Standard Wound Closure Techniques Versus TissuGlu® Surgical Adhesive

NCT01791504
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Conditions
Disorder of Skin and/or Subcutaneous Tissue of Trunk
Interventions
TissuGlu Surgical Adhesive
Device
Lead sponsor
Cohera Medical, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
130 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2013
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Huntersville, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 5, 2013 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT
Withdrawn No phase listed Observational

Establishing Safe Drainage Limits for Pleural Chest Tube Removal.

NCT00574002
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Conditions
Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Trauma
Interventions
Not listed
Lead sponsor
University of Missouri, Kansas City
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2007 – 2009
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Kansas City, Missouri
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 9, 2017 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Study to Look at Benefit of Surgical Drainage Before Beginning Medical Therapy for Crohns Perianal Fistulas

NCT01145365
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Conditions
Crohns Disease, Fistula, Abscess
Interventions
Exam under anesthesia (EUA)
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
21 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2010 – 2015
U.S. locations
3
States / cities
Baltimore, Maryland • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • Nashville, Tennessee
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 4, 2017 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT
Not yet recruiting No phase listed Observational

Post-operative Outcomes of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Surgery With and Without Drain Placement

NCT06938607
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Conditions
ACDF Surgery
Interventions
Drain
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Nebraska
Other
Eligibility
19 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
360 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2029
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Omaha, Nebraska
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 12, 2026 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT
Terminated No phase listed Observational Results available

A Non-Randomized Study to Evaluate Leg Lymphatic Drainage Associated With Surgical Intervention for Vulvar Cancer

NCT01321697
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Conditions
Vulvar Cancer
Interventions
Routine Leg edema and groin dissection
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Arkansas
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
7 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2011 – 2012
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Little Rock, Arkansas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 27, 2013 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational

Comparison of Antibiotic Protocols in Spine Patients With Postoperative Drains

NCT01608854
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Conditions
Surgical Wound Infection, Spinal Deformity, Spinal Degeneration
Interventions
Antibiotic Protocol
Other
Lead sponsor
NYU Langone Health
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
539 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2008 – 2012
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 10, 2016 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT
Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional

The Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Gel Dressing in Preventing Surgical Drain Site Infection

NCT04656145
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Conditions
Drain Site Complication
Interventions
3M™ Tegaderm™ CHG Chlorhexidine Gluconate I.V. Securement Dressing
Device
Lead sponsor
NYU Langone Health
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 6, 2023 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

A Prospective Randomized Study on the Clinical Benefits of OrthoPAT Drains

NCT02286102
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Conditions
Spine Deformity
Interventions
OrthoPAT, Constavac
Device
Lead sponsor
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
70 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2011 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 29, 2019 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Results available

The Effect Of Wound Irrigation With Irrisept™ Delivery System On Abscess Healing In Patients Presenting To The Emergency Department

NCT01302548
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Conditions
Abscess
Interventions
IRRISEPT, Usual Care
Device · Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Florida
Other
Eligibility
12 Years and older
Enrollment
33 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2011 – 2012
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Gainesville, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 7, 2014 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT
Completed Phase 2Phase 3 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Xylitol for Chronic Sinusitis

NCT03229551
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Conditions
Chronic Rhinosinusitis, Rhinosinusitis, Sinusitis, Drain Sinus, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Biofilms, Bacterial Overgrowth
Interventions
Xylitol, Saline
Drug
Lead sponsor
Ochsner Health System
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
1 participant
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New Orleans, Louisiana
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 7, 2023 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

The LYMPH Trial - Microsurgical Versus Conservative Treatment of Chronic Breast Cancer Associated Lymphedema

NCT05890677
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Conditions
Lymphedema, Breast Cancer
Interventions
Surgical Intervention, Conservative Complex Physical Decongestion Therapy
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
280 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2036
U.S. locations
4
States / cities
New Haven, Connecticut • Boston, Massachusetts • Rochester, Minnesota + 1 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 22, 2026 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT
Completed Phase 3 Interventional

Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy With or Without Pelvic Drain Placement in Reducing Adverse Events After Surgery in Patients With Prostate Cancer

NCT01613651
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Conditions
Perioperative/Postoperative Complications, Prostate Cancer
Interventions
robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery, questionnaire administration, intraoperative complication management/prevention
Procedure · Other
Lead sponsor
City of Hope Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Male only
Enrollment
191 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Duarte, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 14, 2017 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT
Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional

The Changes Within the Cells of the Drainage System of the Eye in Patients With Glaucoma

NCT02524431
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Conditions
Glaucoma
Interventions
Collection of trabecular meshwork tissue during surgery
Other
Lead sponsor
Wills Eye
Other
Eligibility
21 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2014 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 21, 2016 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT
Withdrawn Phase 2 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Tranexamic Acid Usage in Bilateral Mastectomy to Reduce Post-surgical Drainage

NCT05554211
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Conditions
Breast Cancer, BRCA Mutation
Interventions
Tranexamic acid, Normal saline
Drug
Lead sponsor
Northwestern University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years · Female only
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2022 – 2024
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 21, 2025 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT
Not yet recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Study of Eso-SPONGE for Treating Leaks After Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

NCT07711093
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Conditions
Anastomotic Leaks
Interventions
sponge-based Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy (EVT) using Eso-SPONGE
Device
Lead sponsor
Boston Scientific Corporation
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
74 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2029
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Dallas, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 19, 2026 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Antibiotics Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Abscesses in the Emergency Department

NCT00867789
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Conditions
Abscess
Interventions
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, Sugar pill
Drug
Lead sponsor
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Other
Eligibility
3 Months to 17 Years
Enrollment
140 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2009 – 2012
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Kansas City, Missouri
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 26, 2021 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT
Recruiting Phase 2Phase 3 Interventional

Tranexamic Acid to Reduce Blood Loss in Spine Surgery

NCT02314988
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Conditions
Spinal Injuries, Spinal Deformity
Interventions
Tranexamic Acid, Placebo
Drug
Lead sponsor
Columbia University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
252 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020 – 2027
U.S. locations
4
States / cities
San Francisco, California • Louisville, Kentucky • New York, New York + 1 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 6, 2026 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Wound Drain After Lumbar Fusion Surgery

NCT06536842
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Conditions
Lumbar Fusion
Interventions
Postoperative Drain Placement, No Postoperative Drain Placement
Other
Lead sponsor
Rothman Institute Orthopaedics
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
200 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2024 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 5, 2024 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Evaluating the Effectiveness of 2 Surgical Skin Preparation Methods in Reducing Surgical Wound Drainage After Total Hip or Knee Replacement

NCT01097135
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Conditions
Drainage
Interventions
Duraprep Surgical Solution
Drug
Lead sponsor
Rothman Institute Orthopaedics
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
600 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2010 – 2012
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 17, 2013 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Breast Massage in Breast Cancer Patients After Breast Conserving Surgery

NCT06297265
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Conditions
Anatomic Stage 0 Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage IA Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Localized Breast Carcinoma
Interventions
Lymphedema Management, Questionnaire Administration, Adjuvant breast radiation therapy
Other · Radiation
Lead sponsor
University of Southern California
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Los Angeles, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 5, 2026 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT
Active, not recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Assessment of the Interi Manifold in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction

NCT05975359
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Conditions
Mastectomy, Implant Based Breast Reconstruction
Interventions
Interi Manifold Drain System, Jackson Pratt Drain System
Device
Lead sponsor
Stanford University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years · Female only
Enrollment
9 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Palo Alto, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 2, 2026 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT
Completed Phase 3 Interventional

Incision and Drainage Versus Needle Aspiration in Soft Tissue Abscesses

NCT01085929
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Conditions
Abscess, Cellulitis
Interventions
Incision and Drainage, Ultrasound Guided Aspiration
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
101 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2008 – 2009
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts • Worcester, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 12, 2010 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT
Not yet recruiting Phase 4 Interventional

Antibiotics After Incision and Drainage to Prevent Fistula Formation After First Episode of Perianal Abscess

NCT07704359
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Conditions
Perianal Abscess, Anal Fistula
Interventions
Amoxicillin + Clavulanate, Ciprofloxacin + Metronidazole
Drug
Lead sponsor
University of Illinois at Chicago
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
236 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2029
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 21, 2026 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT