Reducing Surgical Site Infection Rates Using an Alternative Sternal Dressing

Last updated: October 24, 2022
Sponsor: Stanford University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT03346694
41985
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This study will evaluate two alternative dressings compared to a standard Island dressing presently in use at Stanford Hospital to determine reductions in surgical site infection (SSI) rates among cardiac surgery patients. Cardiovascular surgery patients who will have a sternotomy incision as a routine part of their surgery will be approached to voluntarily participate. Participants will be randomized to one of three dressing to determine which dressing has the lowest rate of sternal wound infection. The investigators will also assess the impact of alternative dressing use on hospital 30-day readmission rates related to SSI.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Participants who will undergo cardiac surgery via a sternotomy incision.Inclusioncriteria will be patients having surgical valve, CABGs, aortic dissection, myectomyand myotomy, Cox MAZE, Myocardial bridge Un-roofing

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients undergoing heart transplants, Ventricular Assist Device (VAD), withpostoperative courses complicated by tamponade, take-backs, and open chest incisionswill also be excluded.

Study Design

Total Participants: 660
Study Start date:
May 01, 2018
Estimated Completion Date:
May 01, 2035

Connect with a study center

  • Stanford Healthcare

    Stanford, California 94305
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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