Test of a wound gel to prevent infections after heart surgery
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special gel applied to the chest incision during heart surgery can lower the chance of wound infections. The gel may help keep the incision site clean and help it heal better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for planned (elective) heart surgery that involves opening your breastbone (median sternotomy).
- You are able to understand and sign a consent form.
- Your surgeon has decided to use the Prontosan Wound Gel X during your surgery.
- You are not having emergency or urgent surgery.
- You do not have a known allergy to any ingredient in the gel.
- You do not have an infection or skin problem at the planned incision site.
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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