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Reducing Surgical Site Infection Rates Using an Alternative Sternal Dressing
Led by Stanford University · Updated on 2022-10-26
660
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
887 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Reducing Surgical Site Infection Rates Using an Alternative Sternal Dressing
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Participants undergoing cardiac surgery through a sternotomy incision
- Patients having surgical valve procedures, coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic dissection repair, myectomy, myotomy, Cox MAZE, or myocardial bridge un-roofing
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients undergoing heart transplants
- Patients receiving a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
- Patients with postoperative complications like tamponade, multiple surgeries (take-backs), or open chest incisions
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Stanford Healthcare
Stanford, California, United States, 94305
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Jack Boyd, M.D.
CONTACT
C
Clarivil Cruz Gonzales, RN
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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