Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Triclosan-coated Sutures in Cardiac Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Conditions:
Postoperative Wound Infection
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-85 years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess if triclosan-coated sutures reduces wound infections after saphenous vein harvesting in CABG patients. Secondary objectives are the effect triclosan-coated sutur...
Detailed Description
The role of the suture material for the development of postoperative wound infection has been debated for many years. It has been reported that fewer bacteria adhere to monofilament polypropylene than...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients undergoing elective CABG at Sahlgrenska University Hospital with intended use of saphenous vein graft are included.
Exclusion
- Patients with on-going sepsis or septicaemia, bacterial infections or known allergy to triclosan are excluded.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
392 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01212315
Start Date
March 1 2009
End Date
June 1 2012
Last Update
December 20 2012
Active Locations (1)
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Dep of Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia, Sahlgrenska Univerity Hospital
Gothenburg, Sweden, 413 45