Comparison of Intracuticular Suture Alone and With Skin Adhesive for Cesarean Delivery Scar Healing
This study compares the healing of cesarean delivery scars when using intracuticular sutures alone versus combining them with skin adhesive, focusing on potential skin complications such as infections, seroma, skin opening, and other skin-related issues.
Dermabond
Infections+3
+ Pathologic Processes
+ Postoperative Complications
Treatment Study
Summary
Study start date: January 27, 2025
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.This study looks at two different methods of closing the skin after a cesarean delivery: using only intracuticular sutures (stitches that are hidden under the skin) with a single thread, and using intracuticular sutures along with a biological adhesive material. The aim is to understand if one method leads to fewer skin scar complications than the other. The study also wants to find out which method results in better patient satisfaction, convenience, and scar healing and appearance. The study is important because both methods are commonly used, but there hasn't been a comparison between them yet. Women aged 18 and above who are having a planned cesarean delivery at the Hadassa medical center are eligible to participate. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods of skin closure. They will be asked to complete a questionnaire two days after the surgery. Six to eight weeks after the surgery, they will have an in-person check-up with their surgeon. At this check-up, they will fill out another questionnaire and have their scar appearance evaluated by the surgeon. The study will look at any skin complications, including superficial or deep infections, seroma (fluid build-up), skin opening, the need for antibiotics, and skin-related issues like rash, itching, and discharge.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.240 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Treatment Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Female
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.Over 18 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
Study Plan
Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.One single intervention group is designated in this study
This study does not include a placebo group
Treatment Groups
Group I
ExperimentalStudy Objectives
Primary Objectives
Secondary Objectives
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location
Hadassah University Medical Center, Ein Karem Campus
Jerusalem, IsraelOpen Hadassah University Medical Center, Ein Karem Campus in Google Maps