Preventing swelling after heart surgery with special bandages
Efficacy of Customized Pressure-Guided Elastic Bandages in Preventing Postoperative Edema and Complications in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Patients: A Comparative Study of Compression Therapy and Standard Post-CABG Care.
This study is testing if special bandages can help prevent swelling and complications after heart surgery for people undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG).
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 106 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Siriraj Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Bangkok, Bangkok Noi and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06603961 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older scheduled for elective CABG surgery with saphenous vein harvesting.
Not a fit: Patients with severe leg swelling, uncontrolled heart failure, or significant peripheral arterial disease may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce postoperative swelling and complications for CABG patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with compression therapy in similar contexts, suggesting potential for success with this customized approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
Bangkok, Bangkok Noi and 1 other locations
- Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University — Bangkok, Bangkok Noi, Thailand (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Siriraj hospital — Bangkok, Bangkok Noi, Thailand (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ratcharnon Srifa, MD
- Email: gainratcharnon@gmail.com
- Phone: +66819660944
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.