Improving the appearance of cesarean section scars

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates two different techniques for closing the skin after a cesarean delivery to determine which method results in better cosmetic outcomes. The techniques being compared are absorbable subcuticular polyglycolic acid staples and subcuticular polyglecaprone sutures. Given the high prevalence of cesarean deliveries in the U.S., optimizing surgical techniques could significantly impact patient satisfaction and recovery. The study is randomized, ensuring that participants are assigned to one of the two closure methods in a controlled manner.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18-44
* Any race
* Any parity
* Scheduled cesarean section
* Neuraxial analgesia

Exclusion Criteria:

* Non-English Speaking
* Incarcerated
* Maternal Connective Tissue Disorder
* Systemic maternal steroid use
* Three prior cesarean deliveries
* Body Mass Index (BMI) \>40

Where it's running

• Wake Forest University Health Sciences
  Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Joshua F Nitsche, MD — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
• Study coordinator: Christina Tulbert
• Email: Christina.Tulbert@Advocatehealth.org
• Phone: 336.716.2383

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.