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New stitch and glue combo aims to cut infections after bypass surgery
NCT ID NCT07507409
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new method for closing the breastbone after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery using special knotless barbed sutures and a skin adhesive. Researchers will compare 401 adults who receive this new closure to past patients who had standard closure. The goal is to see if the new method reduces wound infections, reopening, and other complications, and improves recovery and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Knotless barbed sutures (STRATAFIX™) and skin adhesive (DERMABOND™)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this new closure method could reduce wound infections and complications after heart bypass surgery, leading to faster recovery and lower healthcare costs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center study comparing results to past patients, not a randomized controlled trial, so differences in care over time could affect outcomes. The new materials may not perform better than standard methods.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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About 401 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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May 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: \- Patients aged 18 years and older undergoing CABG surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who refuse to participate in the trial. * Patients who do not read or speak English. * Patient with allergy to surgical adhesives or sutures
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