Ultrasound Evaluation of Cesarean Scar After Uterotomy Closure With Barbed and Conventional Sutures

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Cesarean Section Scar

• Registration Number: NCT03182010
• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University

Brief Summary

The aim of this randomized control trial is to compare the residual myometrial thickness and the depth of cesarean section scar defect after uterine incision closure with barbed or conventional sutures.

Detailed Description

The aim of this randomized control trial is to compare the residual myometrial thickness and the depth of cesarean section scar defect after uterine incision closure with barbed or conventional sutures. Primigravida patients undergoing transverse lower segment cesarean section will be included in the study.Cesarean section incision will be closed with double layers of continuous barbed or conventional sutures. Ultrasound examination will be performed 6 months after the operation to measure the residual myometrial thickness and the scar depth.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2017-06
• Study First Submitted: 2017-06-07
• Study First Submitted QC: 2017-06-07
• Study First Posted: 2017-06-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2017-06-12
• Last Update Posted: 2017-06-14
• Study Start: 2017-08
• Primary Completion: 2020-08
• Study Completion: 2020-08

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 110

Inclusion Criteria

• Primigravida patients undergoing transverse lower segment cesarean section

Exclusion Criteria

• Previous laparotomies
• Postoperative fever
• Patients with preterm pregnancies or in labor

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Residual myometrial thickness	Six months after cesarean section	Thickness of myometrium under the niche

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Scar depth	Six months after cesarean section

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Cairo university; 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt