SuperCable vs. steel wire for closing the breastbone after heart surgery
This study compares two types of wire (SuperCable vs. standard steel wire) used to close the breastbone after heart bypass surgery. Researchers want to see if the new cable leads to better healing and fewer problems.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for elective coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) heart surgery.
- You are at least 18 years old, male or female.
- You can speak and read German well enough to fill out a survey after surgery.
- You are willing to come to follow-up visits, including CT scans.
- You do not have a metal allergy (like to nickel or titanium).
- You have not had previous heart surgery through your breastbone.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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