CompletedNot Applicable

Cesarean Trial of Staples vs. Sutures

United States746 participantsStarted 2010-06

Plain-language summary

To determine whether the rate of wound complications differs based on method of closure of skin incision (staples vs. suture) after cesarean delivery.

Who can participate

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women undergoing cesarean delivery for pregnancy greater than 23 weeks gestation. Exclusion Criteria: * Poorly controlled diabetes (defined as ≥ 50% of fasting or 2 hour postprandial glucose levels \> 95 and 120 respectively within the week prior to delivery), * Vertical skin incisions * Chronic steroid use * Active lupus flare * HIV/AIDS * Current treatment for cancer or a history of radiation to the abdomen/pelvis * Current treatment with immunosuppressant medications secondary to history of transplantation * Emergency cesarean(precluding informed consent prior to surgery) * Lack of access to a phone * Allergy to suture or staple material

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Number of Participants With Wound Complications

Timeframe: Within 6 weeks of postpartum

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01211600

SponsorThomas Jefferson University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-10

Results submitted2019-05-28

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Who can participate

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.