CompletedNot Applicable

Scalpel vs Diathermy in Repeat Cesarean Delivery

United States100 participantsStarted 2015-07

Plain-language summary

The objective of this study is to compare scalpel vs. diathermy in abdominal wall incision in pregnant patients undergoing repeat elective cesarean delivery.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 45 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Multiparous pregnant women 18 - 45 years. * Gestational ages 37 weeks to 41 weeks, * Undergoing repeat elective or repeat emergency cesarean deliveries. Exclusion Criteria: * Informed consent can't be obtained in a manner that allows for no impression of undue influence/pressure or sufficient time for patient to consider participation. * Primary Cesarean deliveries - as these can bias the selection. * Skin conditions such as infections, psoriasis, and eczema.

What they're measuring

Incision Time .

Timeframe: during surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02493608

SponsorTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-06

Results submitted2020-02-26

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