Improvement of Hemostasis Techniques After Median Sternotomy

Sternal Infection Clinical Trial

Official title: Improvement of Hemostasis Techniques After Median Sternotomy

Status Enrolling by invitation

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare 2 different hemostatic agents (Bonewax and Ostene)to a control group with regards to bleeding, bone healing, pain and infection in a patient group all undergoing median sternotomy.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Sternal Dehiscence
• Sternal Infection
• Sternal Pain

• NCT number: NCT01134471
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Aarhus University Hospital
• Status: Enrolling by invitation
• Phase: Phase 4
• Start date: April 2009
• Completion date: May 2011