C-Section scar may impact IVF outcomes, new study investigates

NCT ID NCT04869007

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a defect in the uterine scar from a previous C-section (called an isthmocele) can lower the chance of getting pregnant with assisted reproduction like IVF. Researchers will measure the scar using a special ultrasound in 250 women before their IVF procedure. The goal is to see if women with a significant scar defect have lower pregnancy rates.

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 it works, this could clarify whether a cesarean scar defect reduces the chance of pregnancy with IVF, guiding future treatment decisions.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all women.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Creteil University Hospital

    Créteil, France

  • Hospital Center Sud Francilien

    Corbeil-Essonnes, France

  • Tenon Hospital Paris

    Paris, France

  • UH Angers

    Angers, 49933, France

  • University Hospital of Rennes

    Rennes, France

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