Cesarean Scar Defect (CSD); Prevalence, Risk Factors And Possible Associated Symptoms

• Conditions: Cesarean Section Complications

• Registration Number: NCT04605328
• Lead Sponsor: Assiut University

Brief Summary

The study aims to detect the incidence of Cesarean Scar Defect (CSD) in women undergoing CS in Women Health Hospital (WHH), assiut University, to identify risk factors for development of CSD and identify the possible gynaecological symptoms related to CSD.

Detailed Description

All eligible women, who will undergo CS in Women Health Hospital (WHH) will be seen on regular visits to detect the presence of CSD by ultrasound and identify its characters and a questionnaire will be fulfilled by the candidates about the gynecological symptoms related to CSD and appeared after CS.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2020-10
• Study First Submitted: 2020-10-05
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-10-21
• Study First Posted: 2020-10-28
• Last Update Submitted: 2020-10-31
• Last Update Posted: 2020-11-03
• Study Start: 2020-12-01
• Primary Completion: 2021-12-01
• Study Completion: 2021-12-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 225

Inclusion Criteria

• All women who will undergo transverse lower segment cesarean section after 28 weeks gestational age (electively and Emergency), after counseling and written consent

Exclusion Criteria

1. Rupture uterus (unscarred or scarred).
2. Upper segment CS.
3. Vertical lower segment CS.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
the incidence of CSD in Women health Hospital	1 year	the incidence of CSD in Women health Hospital