CompletedNot Applicable

A Skin Glue Versus Subcuticular Suture for Cesarean Closure Study

United States151 participantsStarted 2023-08-23

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to compare cesarean incision outcomes between patients with incision closed with the Dermabond Prineo system compared to standard subcuticular suture.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women age 18 years or older * All women scheduled for primary or repeat cesarean deliveries * All women undergoing intrapartum or antepartum cesarean delivery * Pfannenstiel skin incision * Birth of a live infant at time of cesarean delivery Exclusion Criteria: * Vertical skin incision * Cesarean hysterectomy * Emergency or stat cesarean delivery excluding standard preoperative preparation measures (i.e., use of Chlorhexidine skin prep, vaginal prep, etc) * Intrapartum stillbirth * Planned postpartum follow up at another facility * Contraindications to routine postpartum pain medications * Adhesive or tape allergy

What they're measuring

Patient Scar Satisfaction Scale Score

Timeframe: Assessed at 6-weeks postpartum

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05903547

SponsorColumbia University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-06

Results submitted2025-12-05

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