Staples Versus Dermabond for Closure of the Skin After Cesarean Section

Phase 4

• Conditions: Cesarean Section Wound
• Interventions: Procedure: Dermabond- liquid skin adhesive

• Registration Number: NCT01261715
• Lead Sponsor: Meir Medical Center

Brief Summary

Two of the more frequently used options for skin closure following a cesarean delivery include staples or sutures (stitches). Another method of closure is Dermabond- liquid skin adhesive. This method of closure is used less frequently than either staples or sutures.

Few studies have been done regarding whether Dermabond is preferable or affect the outcome of a cesarean section surgery. The aim of our study is to find weather Dermabond haas better result for the closure of cesarean section wounds.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2010-10
• Study First Submitted: 2010-12-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-12-15
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-12-15
• Study First Posted: 2010-12-16
• Last Update Posted: 2010-12-16
• Study Start: 2011-01
• Primary Completion: 2012-02

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

Woman over 18 year Woman having elective caesarean section

Exclusion Criteria

Age under 18 Woman having an emergency caesarean section

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Woman with previous ceasarean section - staples	Dermabond- liquid skin adhesive	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Cosmetic objective evaluation of the scar	6 weeks postoperatively

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The difference in pain between the two type of closure	1 and 4 days postoperatively
The difference in patient satisfaction with the scar result	6 weeks postoperatively

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Meir medical center; 🇮🇱 Kfar Saba, Israel