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The primary purpose of this study is to examine whether a properly fitted support bra on females improves their quality of life post-sternotomy. Specifically, does a support bra reduce discomfort, pain and wound dehiscence.


Clinical Trial Description

Participants will be randomized to one arm of the study. One group will be fitted for a support bra and will be asked to wear this bra 24 hours a day for their 6 week post-course. They will submit to 3 questionnaires (at hospital discharge, at 3 weeks post-op and at their 6 week post-op visit with their surgeon. They will diary over this 6 week period re: pain, comfort, wound healing. The group in the no bra arm will also be measured for breast size and will submit to 3 questionnaires (at the same intervals) and will be asked to diary over their 6 week post-op course re: pain, comfort, wound healing. Chronic pain and quality of life markers will be assessed through a 6month and 1 year follow-up telephone call and questionnaire. ;


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NCT number NCT02453945
Study type Interventional
Source St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto
Contact Alison Carre, RN
Phone 4168646060
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date November 2015
Completion date December 2019

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