Aesculap Ag
Clinical trials sponsored by Aesculap Ag, explained in plain language.
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Stitch showdown: can a shorter stitch prevent painful hernias?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether using shorter stitches with a special long-lasting suture material (Monomax®) reduces the risk of incisional hernias after a large abdominal cut. About 425 adults having planned abdominal surgery were randomly assigned to either short or long stitches. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:43 UTC
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10-Year checkup: how well does this hip implant hold up?
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 if this hip replacement stays safe and effective long-term.
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:37 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 26, 2026 05:44 UTC
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Silkam stitches under the microscope: infection rates tracked in 161 patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how well Silkam stitches close skin wounds from bruises, cuts, or surgery. 161 adults and children were observed after their wounds were closed with this material. The main goal was to see how many people got a skin infection after the procedure.
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:56 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 18, 2026 12:08 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 18, 2026 12:00 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