Comparing new ways to close the chest after heart bypass surgery
Part of Heart & circulation, Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests two newer methods for closing the chest after heart bypass surgery to see if they reduce complications. If you are having heart bypass surgery, this might help improve your recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are scheduled to have coronary artery bypass (heart bypass) surgery
- You are able to read and speak English
- You are willing to participate in the trial
- You do 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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