New carbon fiber plates could make heart surgery recovery safer
Disease control
Not yet recruiting
This trial tests a new device—adjustable carbon fiber plates—to close the breastbone after open-heart surgery, compared to standard stainless steel wires. About 190 adults having heart surgery will be randomly assigned to one method. The main goal is to see if the plates keep the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NEOS Surgery • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC