Clinical Trial

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

Study acronym: SURE
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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.
Protocol Amendment History 1 change
critical Recruitment opened 2026-07-31
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07251881
Lead Sponsor University of Zurich
Conditions Sternotomy
Enrollment 86 participants
Start Date 2026-05-29
Primary Completion 2027-07 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-07 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-07-30