Determining the best time between consecutive cesarean sections
Optimal Interval Between Consecutive Cesarean Sections: A Comparative Study on Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes
Al-Azhar University · NCT06491368
This study looks at the best time to wait between having cesarean sections to help moms and babies avoid complications.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Al-Azhar University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Trial ID | NCT06491368 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to identify the optimal time interval between consecutive cesarean sections to minimize complications for mothers and newborns. Participants will be grouped based on the time elapsed since their last cesarean section, ranging from less than a year to over four years. The study will analyze maternal intraoperative complications, blood transfusions, and neonatal outcomes across these different time intervals. By comparing these outcomes, the research seeks to provide evidence-based recommendations for future cesarean deliveries.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are full-term pregnant women aged 20-40 with a history of at least one previous cesarean section who are planning an elective repeat cesarean.
Not a fit: Patients with contraindications to cesarean sections, emergency indications, multiple pregnancies, or pre-existing conditions affecting outcomes may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved maternal and neonatal health outcomes by establishing safer time intervals for subsequent cesarean sections.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on cesarean section intervals, this specific observational approach to determine optimal timing is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 20-40 years. * Full-term pregnant women more than 37 weeks gestation. * Women with a history of at least one previous cesarean section, planning an elective repeated cesarean section. Exclusion Criteria: * Women with contraindications to cesarean section * Those with emergency indications * Multiple pregnancies * Pre-existing maternal or fetal conditions affecting outcomes.
Where this trial is running
Cairo
- Al-Hussein University Hospital — Cairo, Egypt (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Muhamed A Abdelmoaty, M.D.
- Email: MuhamedAhmed.216@azhar.edu.eg
- Phone: +201017313413
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Cesarean Section Complications, Elective cesarean section, Time interval between consecutive cesarean sections