Ultrasound after a first c-section may reveal hidden scar risks
NCT ID NCT07723157
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study uses transvaginal ultrasound to examine the uterine scar in women who have had a single cesarean section. Researchers aim to identify factors linked to a condition called a 'niche'—a small pocket in the scar that can cause symptoms like pelvic pain or abnormal bleeding. By following 150 participants, the study hopes to better understand who is at risk and how the scar heals.
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 help identify women at higher risk for cesarean scar defects and guide future prevention or treatment strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it will not directly test any intervention. The findings may not apply to women with multiple C-sections or earlier deliveries.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 150 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
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
Patients who underwent first cesarean section at the Department will be asked to participate in the follow-up study including transvaginal ultrasonography and gynecological examination.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * patient consent * patient age over 18 years of age * first cesarean section after 26 weeks of gestation Exclusion Criteria: * lack of patient consent * patient age under 18 years * cesarean section before 26 weeks of gestation
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Neonatology, Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical University of Gdańsk
RECRUITINGGdansk, 80-214, Poland
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