The randomized controled trial of the Penrose drain for the prevention of superficial surgical site infection in elective colorectal surgery.

The randomized controled trial of the Penrose drain for the prevention of superficial surgical site infection in elective colorectal surgery. - The randomized trial of the Penrose drain for the prevention of surgical site infection in colorectal surgery.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000004889

Enrollment

260

Registered

2011-01-20

Start date

2011-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

colorectal cancer

Interventions

Patients without the Penrose drain Patients with the Penrose drain: After suturing fascia, implant 6mm-PD with a slit to cover the whole length of wound. Change the gauze to cover the top of the dra

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)Patients undergoing elective surgery for colorectal cancer. 2)Patients aged over 20. 3)PS(ECOG)0-2 4)Patients with agreement by the document

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Patients undergoing only stoma closure. 2)Patients undergoing emergency operation. 3)Patients undergoing single port laparotomy. 4)Patients judged to be inappropriate by doctor in charge.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The rate of superficial surgical site infection in abdominal medial incision.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The rate of other complication (wound hemorrhage, seroma, wound dehiscence) in abdominal medial incision.	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactFujii Syoichi

Yokohama City University Medical Center Gastroenterological center

045-261-5656

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026