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SuperCable vs. Conventional Steel Wire for Closure After a Median Sternotomy

NCT07251881 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 86

Last updated 2026-05-01

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Summary

During certain heart surgeries, the sternum is opened and must then be closed securely. The study compares two closure methods - steel wires and SuperCable - in terms of stability, healing, and patient satisfaction. This investigation aims to demonstrate that the iso-elastic properties of the SuperCable Sternal Closure System result in faster sternal bone healing, reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospital stay, and improved physical recovery compared to conventional steel wire sternal closure. Eighty-six patients are participating and are randomly assigned to one of the two groups. After the operation, pain, healing, and possible complications are checked. The patients are examined 3 and 6 months after the operation.

Conditions

  • Sternotomy

Interventions

DEVICE

SuperCable®

Initially, CABG procedure is performed in standard fashion. In the intervention group, sternal closure is performed using the SuperCable® Sternotomy Closure System.

DEVICE

Steel Wires

Initially, CABG procedure is performed in standard fashion. In the control group, sternal closure is performed using conventional USP 7 (United States Pharmacopeia size-designation system) tool steel wires (Fumedica AG).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Zurich

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-05-31
Primary Completion
2027-07-31
Completion
2027-07-31
FDA Device
Yes

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