WithdrawnNot Applicable

Comparative Outcomes of Mammary Artery Harvesting: Infection, Occlusion Rates and Thoracic Pain Assessment

Stopped: Registered too early. Completing the vanguard first which is registered separately.

0Started 2026-09-01

Plain-language summary

The COMFORT Trial is a randomized controlled superiority trial comparing skeletonized (SK) versus non-skeletonized (non-SK) harvesting of the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) to left anterior descending artery (LAD) graft in patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Age 18 years or older
. Undergoing isolated CABG surgery with median sternotomy and a planned LIMA-LAD graft
. Provision of written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

. Non-sternotomy surgical approach (e.g., minimally invasive, thoracotomy)
. Emergency surgery (defined as surgery required within 24 hours of presentation)
. History of prior sternotomy
. Currently receiving systemic antibiotics or with an active bacterial infection at the time of surgery

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Number of Participants with Graft Patency

Timeframe: 1.5 years after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07720661

SponsorHamilton Health Sciences Corporation

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2028-12-31

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