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This pilot study is prospective, randomized, single-blinded, single-center for adult patients undergoing sternotomy closure after cardiac surgery. The clinical, patient-reported, and imaging outcomes will be measured comparing standard stainless steel wire (SSW) cerclage versus the FiberTape cerclage.


Clinical Trial Description

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the progression of sternal healing in subjects that underwent midline sternal closure with FiberTape cerclage compared to subjects that underwent midline sternal closure with stainless steel wire. The secondary objectives are to evaluate the complication rate and postoperative pain of subjects that underwent midline sternal closure with FiberTape cerclage compared to subjects that underwent midline sternal closure with stainless steel wire. CT scans are performed at three months postoperatively to assess sternal healing. Two radiologists will read all CT scans. Axial slices are analyzed at five locations along the sternum (manubrium, top of the aortic arch, aortopulmonary window, main pulmonary arteries, and aortic root) using a 6-point quantitative scale (0=no sign of healing, 1=minimal healing, 2=mild healing, 3=moderate healing, 4=partial synthesis, 5=complete synthesis). All adverse events related to the sternal closure procedure or the devices used for closure will be collected. Postoperative pain scores will be collected using a 10 cm visual analog scale (VAS) with a numeric rating of 0 to 10. Sternal pain will be rated at rest, coughing, and with movement. Postoperative analgesic use for sternal closure pain will be evaluated.The Veterans Rand (VR-12) health survey will be collected postoperatively (see schedule of events for details). ;


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NCT number NCT04743895
Study type Interventional
Source Arthrex, Inc.
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Status Completed
Phase N/A
Start date January 4, 2021
Completion date May 6, 2022

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