Cesarean scar defects after first cesarean: what it looks like and how common it is
Official title: Cesarean Scar Defect: a Prospective, Observational Study.
Run by Medical University of Gdansk · NCT07723157 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests how common cesarean scar defects are and what factors and symptoms are linked to them in women after their first cesarean.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Medical University of Gdansk Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Gdansk) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | October 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | October 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 24, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07723157 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults who had their first cesarean section after 26 weeks of gestation and are willing to undergo transvaginal ultrasound and complete questionnaires.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants without cesarean scar defects or without related symptoms may not experience direct benefits.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study, part of a doctoral project at the Medical University of Gdańsk, will examine women who had a first cesarean section at least six months ago. Participants will undergo a transvaginal ultrasound to measure the scar area, residual myometrium, and related distances, and complete a questionnaire about urinary and reproductive symptoms. A blinded assessment process will compare initial measurements and resolve discrepancies with a joint review. Data will be analyzed to identify correlations between scar characteristics and patient factors. The study aims to improve understanding of cesarean scar defects and their epidemiology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could improve awareness of risk factors and help guide future monitoring of women after cesarean delivery.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research on cesarean scar defects has identified associations with scar characteristics, but this specific observational approach in a single-center cohort is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patient consent * patient age over 18 years of age * first cesarean section after 26 weeks of gestation Exclusion Criteria: * lack of patient consent * patient age under 18 years * cesarean section before 26 weeks of gestation
Where it's running
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Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Neonatology, Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical University of Gdańsk
Gdansk, Poland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Natalia K Mazur-Ejankowska, Medical Doctor
- Email: natalia.mazur@gumed.edu.pl
- Phone: +48 58 584 4100
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.