Status:
UNKNOWN
A Study Comparing Two Different Techniques for Closing the Skin After a Cesarean Delivery
Lead Sponsor:
Thomas Jefferson University
Conditions:
Cesarean Section
Eligibility:
FEMALE
12-55 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
We hypothesize that the use of absorbable staples to close cesarean skin incisions will cause less pain, have better long-term cosmetic results, and result in improved patient satisfaction over standa...
Detailed Description
Type: Randomized controlled trial Selection of Patients: All pregnant women, undergoing a primary (their first) cesarean delivery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital will be offered randomization...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients at TJUH undergoing primary cesarean delivery via Pfannenstiel incision
- Surgeon willing to adhere to randomized skin staple category
Exclusion
- Known allergy to staples or suture
- Vertical skin incision
- Repeat cesarean deliveries
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
December 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00293683
Start Date
December 1 2004
End Date
December 1 2014
Last Update
July 29 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19107