Aesculap Ag
Clinical trials sponsored by Aesculap Ag, explained in plain language.
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10-Year hip implant study shows how well it lasts
Disease control CompletedThis study followed 100 adults who received the Excia T hip prosthesis to see how the implant held up over 10 years. Researchers measured survival rate of the implant and tracked hip function using standard scores. The goal was to confirm the implant's long-term safety and perfor…
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Hip implant checked over 10 years: does it hold up?
Disease control CompletedThis study followed 100 people who received a Plasmafit® hip replacement device to see how well the implant survived over 10 years. Researchers checked implant survival, bone changes, and hip function using X-rays and clinical exams at 3 months, 1 year, 5 years, and 10 years afte…
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Stitch showdown: can a shorter stitch prevent hernias after belly surgery?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two ways of closing the belly wall after major abdominal surgery to see which one leads to fewer hernias. 425 adults having planned surgery were randomly assigned to get either a long stitch or a short stitch using a special slowly-absorbing thread called Monoma…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:50 UTC
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Which stitch is faster and safer for gastric bypass?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compares two types of stitches used during robotic gastric bypass surgery for weight loss. About 150 adults with severe obesity will be randomly assigned to receive either a special barbed suture or a standard one. The main goal is to see which stitch is faster to use …
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Silkam stitches studied in 161 patients – infection rates tracked
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how well Silkam suture material performs when used to close skin wounds from cuts, bruises, or surgery. Researchers tracked 161 patients to see how many developed a surgical site infection. The goal was to gather real-world information about the safety and pe…
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New barbed stitch may speed up prostate cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a special barbed suture (Symmcora Longterm) used to reconnect the bladder after robotic prostate removal for prostate cancer. Researchers measured how long the stitching took and checked for leaks or other problems up to 6 months after surgery. The goal was to s…
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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200 patient records reviewed to check safety of artery repair patch
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at the medical records of 200 people who had artery repair surgery using the Uni-Graft K DV patch. The goal was to see how often the artery narrowed again after surgery and to check for any bleeding or strokes. The study did not give any new treatment, but …
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Heart surgery patients watched: do new sternum closures heal well?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how well a set of medical products (STEELEX® Sternum Set, BONE WAX®, and STEELEX® Electrode Set) work when used in routine heart surgery to close the breastbone. 150 adults having open-heart surgery were observed for one month after surgery. The main goal was…
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC