Ultrasound showdown: 2D vs 3D imaging for C-Section scar defects
NCT ID NCT07704788
First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two types of ultrasound—2D and 3D—with and without saline infusion, to see which best detects defects in the scar from a previous C-section. Researchers will enroll 100 women aged 20-45 who have had at least one C-section. The goal is to find the most accurate imaging method and understand how scar size relates to symptoms.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify the most accurate imaging method for detecting cesarean scar defects, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment planning.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center diagnostic study, so results may not apply broadly. The comparison may not reveal a clear winner, and the clinical impact depends on linking defects to symptoms.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
women aged 20-45 years History of at least one previous cesarean section Interval since last cesarean section ranging from 6 months to 10 years Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent
- Ages
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20 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion criteria: * Women aged 20-45 years * History of at least one previous cesarean section * Interval since last cesarean section ranging from 6 months to 10 years * Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent Exclusion criteria: * Current pregnancy * Active pelvic infection or acute pelvic inflammatory disease * Large uterine fibroids distorting the uterine cavity * History of uterine surgery other than cesarean section (e.g., myomectomy) * Failure of SIS performance * Patients on any contraception methods
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