The Postoperative Use of a Brace for Sternum Study

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Post-operative sternal complications; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy; Surgery - Other surgery

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000755033
• Lead Sponsor: Monash Medical Centre Human Research and Ethics Committee

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-09-13
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

1)undergoing an operation which involves median sternotomy
2)ability to undertake visual testing and complete questionnaires
3)competence to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

1)heart transplant and Ventricular Assist Device patients
2)contraindication to wearing sternal brace
3)irradiation of the thorax

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified