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Biologic Polymer
Kryptonite for Coronary Artery Disease (Kryptonite Trial)
Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Led By Richard Cook, MD, M.Sc, FRCSC
Research Sponsored by Cardiology Research UBC
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 5 weeks
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Kryptonite Trial Summary
Kryptonite is a non-toxic biologic polymer, that has previously been used in orthopedic surgery. The objective of our study is to demonstrate the benefits of Kryptonite in cardiac surgery patients at high risk for sternal wound complications. The investigators have designed a randomized clinical trial of 48 high risk patients, with a 1:2 randomization of kryptonite to conventional closure. The primary outcome will be quality of life. Secondary outcomes include sternal complications, pain, hospital length of stay, and respiratory function.
Kryptonite Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 5 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~5 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Quality of Life
Secondary outcome measures
Length of hospital stay
pain
respiratory functions
+1 moreKryptonite Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: KryptoniteActive Control1 Intervention
Sternal closure with stainless steel and kryptonite
Group II: Conventional ClosureActive Control1 Intervention
Sternal closure with stainless steel wires
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Cardiology Research UBCLead Sponsor
15 Previous Clinical Trials
7,099 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Coronary Artery Disease
1,035 Patients Enrolled for Coronary Artery Disease
Richard Cook, MD, M.Sc, FRCSCPrincipal InvestigatorVancouver General Hospital
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