Cesarean Section Scar Appearance Study
This study is looking at two different ways to close the skin after a Cesarean section (C-section) to see which one results in a better-looking scar. Researchers are comparing absorbable staples called INSORB with absorbable sutures called Monocryl. You might be able to join if you are a woman between 18 and 44 years old, are scheduled for a C-section, and meet other health requirements. The main goal is to compare how the scars look at 6 weeks after surgery. This study is currently recruiting about 52 participants.
- Study design
- This is a randomized study comparing two different skin closure methods after a C-section. About 52 participants will be enrolled.
- What's involved
- Not specified in the trial record.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- Your scar's appearance will be checked at 6 weeks after your C-section.
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Post-Operative Cesarean Section Cosmesis
At a glance
Conditions
Where it's being run
1 sites across 1 statesStudy leadership
- Joshua F Nitsche, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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Do you actually qualify for this trial?
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Inclusion
Exclusion
What this trial measures
- scar cosmetic scoreWeek 6
Scars will be digitally photographed by study staff and scored by 2 independent judges (attending Obstetricians) according to the SCAR scale validated by Kantor with scores ranging from 0 (best) to 15 (worst).