Heart surgery scar breakthrough: new dressing may prevent dangerous wound issues

NCT ID NCT06207630

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested whether a negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) dressing can prevent chest scar breakdown after heart surgery better than a standard dressing. About 660 adults having planned or semi-urgent heart surgery through a breastbone incision took part. The special dressing uses gentle suction to keep the wound clean and help it heal, aiming to reduce infections and other complications.

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Locations

  • C.H.U. Tours

    Tours, 37044, France

  • C.H.U. of Angers

    Angers, 49933, France

  • C.H.U. of Clermont-Ferrand

    Clermont-Ferrand, 63000, France

  • C.H.U. of Limoges

    Limoges, 87042, France

  • C.H.U. of Poitiers

    Poitiers, 86000, France

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