CompletedNot Applicable

Skin Closures at Cesarean Delivery, Glue vs Subcuticular Sutures.

Egypt79 participantsStarted 2020-08-25

Plain-language summary

The optimal choice of skin closure at cesarean delivery has not yet been determined. This study will compare wound complications and scar healing following cesarean delivery between 2 methods of skin closure: glue (Dermabond®; Ethicon, Somerville, NJ) and monofilament (Monocryl®; Ethicon) epidermal sutures.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 40 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Maternal Age: 20-40 years old. * BMI: 18.5 - 29.9 kg/m2. * Gestational Age: term pregnancy (≥ 37 weeks) and viable fetus. * Scheduled to undergo elective lower segment CD (category 4 CD). * Hemoglobin level: ≥ 10 gm/dl. Exclusion Criteria: * Abnormal placental invasion (e.g., placenta previa). * Emergency CD (category 1, 2 and 3 CD). * Clinical signs of infection at the time of CD. * Medical disorder (Diabetes, Hypertension, Cardiac, Hepatic or renal disorder). * Uterine anomalies (e.g., septum, Mullerian anomalies or fibroids). * Previous CD not using Pfannenstiel method (e.g., midline incision). * Known hypersensitivity to any of the suture materials or glue used in the protocol, or any disorders requiring chronic corticosteroids or immune suppressants. * History of surgical site infection after previous CD.

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

The Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSASv2.0):

Timeframe: one week after cesarean section

The Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSASv2.0):

Timeframe: one month after cesarean section

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04371549

SponsorAin Shams Maternity Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-01-31

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