Heart bypass upgrade: which Artery-Harvesting technique works best?
NCT ID NCT07720661
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests two methods of harvesting the left internal mammary artery for heart bypass surgery. One method strips the artery clean of surrounding tissue; the other leaves the tissue intact. Researchers want to know which approach keeps the graft open longer and reduces the risk of infection and chronic chest pain. About 1,100 adults undergoing planned bypass surgery will take part.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- skeletonized or non-skeletonized harvesting of the left internal mammary artery during coronary artery bypass surgery
- What this could lead to
- If one technique proves superior, it could reduce graft failure, infections, and chronic chest pain after bypass surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a surgical technique comparison, not a new drug or device, so improvements may be modest. Results depend on surgeon skill and patient factors.
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