Aesculap Ag
Clinical trials sponsored by Aesculap Ag, explained in plain language.
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Stitch showdown: can a shorter stitch prevent belly bulges after surgery?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether using a shorter stitch (short stitch technique) with a special long-lasting suture material (Monomax®) could reduce the chance of developing an incisional hernia after a large abdominal cut (laparotomy). About 425 adults having planned abdominal surgery …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:59 UTC
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10-Year checkup on hip implant shows how well it lasts
Disease control CompletedThis study followed 100 adults with hip arthritis who received the Excia T hip prosthesis. Researchers tracked how long the implant lasted and how well patients could move and function over 10 years. The goal was to see the implant's survival rate and changes in hip-related quali…
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:38 UTC
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New stitch speeds up prostate surgery recovery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a special barbed stitch (Symmcora) for closing the bladder after robot-assisted prostate removal in 70 men with prostate cancer. The goal was to see if it made the stitching step faster without causing more problems like leaks. Results will show if this stitch i…
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:42 UTC
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200 patient records reviewed to assess artery patch safety
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at the medical records of 200 adults who had artery repair surgery using the Uni-Graft® K DV patch. The goal was to see how well the patch worked and if there were any safety issues, like re-narrowing of the artery or bleeding. No new treatments were given;…
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:07 UTC
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Hip implant under the microscope: 10-Year Follow-Up shows how it lasts
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 100 people who received a Plasmafit Cup during total hip replacement. Researchers checked how well the implant survived and worked at 3 months, 1 year, 5 years, and 10 years after surgery. They also looked at X-rays for signs of bone loss or implant movement a…
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:01 UTC
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Heart surgery patients watched to see if new sternum closure tools hold up
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how well STEELEX® Sternum Set, BONE WAX®, and STEELEX® Electrode Set work in 150 adults having heart surgery. Doctors measured breastbone healing one month after surgery using a simple stability scale. No new treatments were given—all products were used as pa…
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Stitch study: silkam sutures put to the test in 161 patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study watched 161 adults and children who had their skin closed with Silkam stitches after cuts, bruises, or surgery. The main goal was to see how many got a wound infection. The study did not test a new treatment, just collected information on how the stitches performed in …
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC