CompletedNot Applicable

Cesarean Scar Defects After Uterine Closure by Double-layer Barbed or Smooth Suture

Italy247 participantsStarted 2019-03-01

Plain-language summary

Late sequelae of a cesarean section related to a uterine scar defects include gynecological symptoms and obstetric complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence and characteristics of cesarean scar defects after uterine closure by double-layer barbed suture.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: \- Patients who underwent elective cesarean section at ≥ 37 weeks of gestation Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who underwent concomitant surgical procedures during the cesarean section (i.e., tubal sterilization); * Patients who underwent a previous abdominal surgery (with exception of appendectomy) including a cesarean section or other laparotomic/laparoscopic uterine surgical procedure (i.e., myomectomy); * Patients who had a previous diagnosis of Mullerian uterine anomalies elective cesarean for the second time or after uterine surgery; * Patients who had evidence of PAS disorders or placenta previa.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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?

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What they're measuring

Number of uterine scar defects

Timeframe: 6 months after the cesarean section

Number of uterine scar defects

Timeframe: 12 months after the cesarean section

Number of uterine scar defects

Timeframe: 24 months after the cesarean section

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04825821

SponsorOspedale Policlinico San Martino

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-07-30

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

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.