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Topical Use of Vancomycin in Reducing Sternal Wound Infection in Cardiac Surgery (SWI Trial)

Phase 2
Terminated
Conditions
INFECTION
Interventions
Other: No Vancomycin
Registration Number
NCT02374853
Lead Sponsor
University of Alberta
Brief Summary

The purpose of this research is to determine if using the antibiotic vancomycin as a preventative topical (on the surface of the skin) treatment during open-heart surgery will reduce the risk of developing a sternal wound infection.

Detailed Description

During open-heart surgery, an incision is made along the chest and the sternum (breastbone) is divided. The sternum is held open throughout the surgery so that the doctors can reach the heart. Sternal wound infection is an uncommon but serious complication of cardiac surgery that occurs when an infection develops at this site of entry. Sternal wound infections are associated with increased hospital stays, subsequent surgical procedures, and higher mortality rates.

The purpose of this research is to determine if using the antibiotic vancomycin as a preventative topical (on the surface of the skin) treatment during open-heart surgery will reduce the risk of developing a sternal wound infection. The results of this study could provide important information to guide new standards of practice in cardiac surgery. The ultimate goal of this research project is to improve patient care by reducing the number of sternal wound infections at our hospital.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
1037
Inclusion Criteria
  • Able to sign Informed Consent and Release of Medical Information Form
  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Undergoing cardiac surgery with complete sternotomy (including re-operations)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Evidence of active infection (any culture positive or blood positive infection)
  • Undergoing organ transplantation
  • Patients with known hypersensitivity to vancomycin
  • Pregnant or nursing women
  • Mental impairment or other conditions that may not allow participant to understand the nature, significance, and scope of study

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
ControlNo VancomycinDuring open heart surgery, patients will have a 4 x 8 inch piece of sterile gauze covering each side of the divided sternum. The gauze will be soaked in 50 mL sterile water. No Vancomycin
VancomycinVancomycinDuring open heart surgery, patients will have a 4 x 8 inch piece of sterile gauze covering each side of the divided sternum. The gauze will be soaked in the following solution: 5 g vancomycin dissolved in 50 mL sterile water
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of Sternal Wound Infections3 months postoperative

The number of sternal wound infections at 3 months postoperative. This includes superficial incisional, deep incisional, and organ/space surgical site infections.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Hospitalization1 year postoperative

Duration of index hospitalization and subsequent re-admissions due to sternal wound infection.

Cost Analysis for Sternal Wound Infection Treatment1 year postoperative

Cost analysis for sternal wound infection treatment post-operatively

Number of Participants With Use of Prophylactic AntibioticsAssessed before surgery

Number of participants with use of prophylactic antibiotics before surgery

Adverse Events1 year postoperative

Adverse events during study participation

Number of Sternal Wound Infections1 year postoperative

The number of sternal wound infections at 1 year postoperative. This includes superficial incisional, deep incisional, and organ/space surgical site infections.

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