Comparing Novosyn and Monosyn sutures in gum surgery

Randomized, Monocentric, Double Blinded, Prospective Study to Evaluate the Early Wound Healing After the Utilization of NOVOSYN® Quick Versus MONOSYN® Quick Suture Material in Resective Periodontal Surgery

Not applicable Interventional Aesculap AG · NCT05813236

This study is testing if two types of stitches used in gum surgery help wounds heal just as well in adults.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment84 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAesculap AG Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (Sant Cugat del Vallès, Catalonia)
Trial IDNCT05813236 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to determine if Novosyn Quick and Monosyn Quick sutures are equivalent in promoting early wound healing in adults undergoing resective periodontal surgery. The equivalence will be assessed based on clinical signs of reepithelization, haemostasis, and inflammation measured 10 ± 5 days post-surgery. Secondary objectives include evaluating complications, suture handling, patient pain, satisfaction, and optional bacterial contamination of the sutures.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults undergoing resective periodontal surgery with specific incision types.

Not a fit: Patients requiring emergency surgery, pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, and those with conditions affecting wound healing will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into optimal suture materials for improved healing outcomes in periodontal surgery.

How similar studies have performed: Similar studies have shown promising results in comparing suture materials, but this specific comparison is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patient undergoing resective periodontal surgery abd one of the incisions below has been performed:
* Crestal incision
* Vertical incision
* Intrasulcular incision
* Submarginal incision
* Written informed consent regarding the data collection for the RCT

Exclusion Criteria:

* Emergency surgery.
* Pregnancy.
* Breastfeeding
* Patients taking medication that might affect wound healing.
* Patients having a condition that might affect wound healing.
* Patients with hypersensitivity or allergy to the suture material

Where this trial is running

Sant Cugat del Vallès, Catalonia

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions GingivitisGingival DiseasesPeriodontal DiseasesResective periodontal surgery
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.