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Table 2 Measurements

From: Endoscopic versus open radial artery harvest and mammario-radial versus aorto-radial grafting in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery: protocol for the 2 × 2 factorial designed randomised NEO trial

 

Measurement time points

Data source

Blinding

 

(x = measuring point, X = outcome endpoint)

 

(Y = yes, N = no)

 

Preoperatively

Before discharge

3 months

1 year

  

Hand function questionnaire

x

x

X

x

Questionnaire

N

Neurophysiological examination

x

 

X

 

Datasheet

Y

Clinical neurological examination

x

 

X

x

Case report form (CRF)

N

Complication rate

 

x

X

 

Database

Y

Serious adverse events

 

x

x

X

Register

Y

Scar evaluation

  

x

X

CRF

N

Handgrip strength

x

x

x

X

CRF

Y

Muscle function

x

x

x

X

CRF

Y

Vascular function

x

 

X

 

Datasheet

Y

Graft patency ERAH vs. ORAH

   

X

Datasheet

Y

Pain scale (LANSS)

x

x

X

x

CRF

N

Cardiac or cerebrovascular events

 

x

x

X

Register

Y

Graft patency free radial artery vs. Y-graft

   

X

Datasheet

N

Cutaneous sensation for cold

x

x

X

x

CRF

N

Neuropathy screening (UENS)

x

   

CRF

N

Demographic baseline data

x

   

CRF

N