Shockwaves aim to heal leg wounds after heart bypass

NCT ID NCT07068776

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether applying shockwaves to leg wounds after vein harvesting can reduce healing problems in people undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery. About 120 participants will receive either real shockwave treatment or a sham (fake) treatment. The goal is to see if shockwaves can lower the risk of infection and improve wound healing.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Shockwave device

What this could lead to

If it works, this could reduce wound infections and speed healing after bypass surgery, making recovery easier for patients.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial. The sham control may show no difference, and results may not apply to all patients. Shockwave therapy is not a standard treatment for this use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University Innsbruck

    RECRUITING

    Innsbruck, Tyrol, 6020, Austria

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