Using Silkam® sutures for skin closure

Assessment of Performance of Silkam® Suture Material for Skin Closure - a Prospective, Single Center, Single Arm, Observational Study in Daily Practice

Aesculap AG · NCT05225714

This study tests how safe and effective Silkam® sutures are for closing skin wounds in a clinical setting.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment164 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorAesculap AG (industry)
Locations1 site (Badalona)
Trial IDNCT05225714 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study evaluates the safety and performance of Silkam® suture material for skin closure in a clinical setting. It is a prospective, single-center, single-arm study that collects data on various clinical parameters related to the effectiveness of the sutures. The study aims to assess how well Silkam® performs in routine skin closure procedures, focusing on safety and effectiveness metrics.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adult and pediatric patients requiring skin closure with Silkam® sutures.

Not a fit: Patients with dirty wounds, those on medication affecting healing, or those allergic to the suture material may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve wound closure techniques and outcomes for patients undergoing skin closure procedures.

How similar studies have performed: While this study is observational, similar studies evaluating suture materials have shown promising results in improving wound closure outcomes.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult and paediatric patients undergoing skin closure using Silkam® as suture material.
* Written informed consent regarding the data collection for the PMCF study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy
* Visible dirty wounds
* Patients taking medication that might affect wound healing
* Patients with hypersensitivity or allergy to the suture material

Where this trial is running

Badalona

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.

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Conditions: Contusions, Incision, Laceration

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.