Better closure methods for heart bypass surgery patients
Part of Heart & circulation, Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests two new methods for closing the breastbone after heart bypass surgery to see if they cause fewer complications. The results may help patients heal better and faster.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older
- You must be scheduled for heart bypass surgery (CABG)
- You must be willing to take part in the study
- You must be able to read or speak English
- You must not have an allergy to surgical adhesives or sutures
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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