Comparison of two different techniques to close the sternum following cardiac surgery

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Recruiting

• Conditions: sternal fixation following sternotomy; Surgery - Surgical techniques

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615000852550
• Lead Sponsor: Alfred Health

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-08-17
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

The inclusion criteria are:
* undergoing an operation involving median sternotomy
* age greater than 18 years
* competence to provide informed consent
* ability to undertake the visual testing and complete questionnaires
* redo sternotomy will be included

Exclusion Criteria

The exclusion criteria are:
* heart transplant and VAD patients

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Primary outcome - postoperative pain<br>Level of postoperative pain will be assessed using the validated pain visual analogue scale.[Day 1, Day 3, at discharge and 4 weeks post median sternotomy ]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Sternal mobility in the postoperative period using the sternal instability scale.<br><br>[Sternal mobility will be assessed at 4 weeks following median sternotomy using ultrasound.]