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Effectiveness of BoneSeal® on Bone Hemostats in Patients Undergoing Cardiothoracic Surgery

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Registration Number
NCT03085017
Lead Sponsor
Loma Linda University
Brief Summary

A prospective randomized open-label study that will evaluate the effectiveness of the pliable and absorbable bone hemostats (BoneSeal®) on the reduction of bleeding from the sternal bone marrow in patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery.

Detailed Description

A prospective randomized open-label study that will evaluate the effectiveness of the pliable and absorbable bone hemostats (BoneSeal®) composed of synthetic materials and hydroxyapatite on the reduction of bleeding from the sternal bone marrow in patients undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, with or without valve replacement or repair. This product will be compared to the similar, currently used product, Ostene®. Bleeding will be evaluated qualitatively by the surgeon as well as quantitatively by comparing pre- and post-operative hemoglobin levels, intra-operative and post-operative blood product usage, and post-operative chest tube output. A 30 day follow-up will be conducted to evaluate the patient's tolerance of the product, possible complications, or infection. Additionally, surgeons will be asked to comment on the ease of use of the product.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
57
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Consent given by patient prior to surgery
  2. Adult patients over 45 years
  3. Subjects requiring elective, prescheduled or urgent open heart surgery requiring a sternotomy including, but not limited to CABG, valve repair, valve replacement
Exclusion Criteria
  1. An immune system disorder
  2. Known hypersensitivity to components in BoneSeal® or Ostene®
  3. Patients undergoing emergency surgery
  4. Patients undergoing aortic dissection
  5. No consent given

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Ease of UseThe time frame for assessing the ease of product application is the short interval a the conclusion of the operation when we are applying the topical hemostatic agent to the sternal bone marrow. In other words at the end of the case, this takes <10 min.

Qualitative determination of product application and hemostatic qualities graded by the surgeon using a scale from 1-5 with 1 being very easy and 5 being very difficult

Number of Participants Experiencing Re-bleed0-3 hours

Occurrence of re-bleeding during the operation will be noted. Reapplication of product will not occur.

Surgical Site Drainage6, 12, 18 and 24 hours

Post-operative chest tube output

HemoglobinPre-operative (baseline) and Post-operative (3-6 hours after baseline)

Postoperative hemoglobin as compared to baseline preoperative readings

Number of Participants Requiring Use of Another Product During SurgeryDuring surgery, up to 3 hours

The surgeon's determination and need for the use of another product (FloSeal) during surgery to stop bleeding or re-bleed at the sternum.

Intra-operative Blood Units0-3 hours

Units of blood/blood products transfused during surgery

Post-operative Blood Units3-24 hours

Units of blood/blood products transfused within 24 hours post surgery

Number of Participants With Post Operative Complications Related to the Device30 days

Sternal wound infection or other complications related to the device or its use within 30 days post procedure

End of Surgery BleedingEnd of surgery (closure of the chest)

Qualitative determination of of the amount of bleeding at the sternum at the end of surgery by the surgeon using a scale from 1-5 with 1 none and 5 being perfuse

Number of Participants With Infection30 days

The presence of an infection at the sternum at any time up to 30 days post surgery.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Loma Linda Medical Center

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Loma Linda, California, United States

Loma Linda Medical Center
🇺🇸Loma Linda, California, United States

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