Preventing swelling after heart surgery with special bandages

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of customized pressure-guided elastic bandages (CPG-EB) in preventing postoperative edema and complications in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Participants are divided into two groups: one receiving CPG-EB and the other receiving standard post-operative care. The study collects data on swelling and wound complications at 1, 2, and 6 weeks after surgery to assess the benefits of the CPG-EB. The goal is to enhance venous blood flow and improve patient outcomes following CABG.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. All patients scheduled for elective coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery with saphenous vein harvesting from the leg at Siriraj Hospital.
2. Patients aged 18 years and older undergoing CABG surgery with saphenous vein harvesting from the leg at Siriraj Hospital, who willingly consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with an Ankle-brachial pressure index (ABI) \< 0.8
2. Patients with severe leg swelling (pitting edema of grade 3 or higher) or with pre-existing or post-operative heart failure that remains uncontrolled despite diuretic therapy.
3. Patients with occlusive peripheral arterial disease (PAD) or chronic venous insufficiency (CEAP 2s), characterized by significant venous stasis, leg pain, varicose veins, or lymphadenopathy.

Where it's running

• Siriraj hospital
  Bangkok, Bangkok Noi, Thailand Recruiting
• Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  Bangkok, Bangkok Noi, Thailand Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ratcharnon Srifa, MD
• Email: gainratcharnon@gmail.com
• Phone: +66819660944

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.