Clinical trials: Sternal Closure
Pain
A Study of Sternal Closure After Open Heart Surgery: Rigid Versus Wire Closure
The investigators are conducting this research to compare two different methods of closure of the sternum after cardiac surgery to determine if one method is better than the other.
- Trial name
- NCT01317095
- Testing
- Sternalock Rigid Fixation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Sternal Wound Infection, Mediastinitis
Rapid Sternal Closure System (TALON)
The primary objective is to establish if the Rapid Sternal Closure System (RSCS) improves early postoperative recovery as manifested by decreased pain and improved pulmonary function.
- Trial name
- TALON (NCT00638014)
- Testing
- Rapid Sternal Closure System, Conventional wire closure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Coronary Artery Disease, Angina Pectoris
An Evaluation of Rigid Sternal Fixation in Supporting Bone Healing and Improving Postoperative Recovery
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate sternal bone healing following a full median sternotomy versus standard of care for sternal closure with wire cerclage.
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Angina Pectoris, Cardiac Valve Disease
- Trial name
- SB (NCT01783483)
- Testing
- SternaLock Blue closure system, Suture Wire
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 236 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet