SuperCable vs. Conventional Steel Wire for Closure After a Median Sternotomy
Prospective-randomized Trial to Demonstrate Superiority of SuperCable vs. Conventional Steel Wire for Closure After a Median Sternotomy
University of Zurich
86 participants
May 29, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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.
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Interventions
Initially, CABG procedure is performed in standard fashion. In the intervention group, sternal closure is performed using the SuperCable® Sternotomy Closure System.
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).
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NCT07251881