Battle of the Bleed-Stoppers: TachoSil vs surgicel in surgery trial

NCT ID NCT06664775

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Corza Medical GmbH Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two products used to stop mild to moderate bleeding during surgery: TachoSil and Surgicel. About 116 adults having open abdominal, chest, or pelvic surgery will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two. The main goal is to see which one stops bleeding faster, within 3 minutes of application.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: TachoSil (a patch that helps stop bleeding) and Surgicel (a gauze-like material that helps stop bleeding)
What this could lead to: If TachoSil works better, it could give surgeons a more effective option to quickly stop bleeding during operations.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small phase 3 trial (116 people) comparing two existing products, so any difference may be small or not apply to all surgeries. Both products are already used, so no major new risks are expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hemorrhage

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEMORRHAGE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
RECRUITING

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28203, United States
Georgetown University
RECRUITING

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20007, United States
Indiana University
RECRUITING

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
St. Anthony Hospital
RECRUITING

Lakewood, Colorado, 80228, United States
The Ohio State University Medical Center
RECRUITING

Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
Torrance Memorial
RECRUITING

Torrance, California, 90505, United States
University Of Chicago
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
University of Louisville
RECRUITING

Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States
Washington University
RECRUITING

St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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