C-Section skin closure showdown: staples may beat stitches
NCT ID NCT07167199
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will compare two methods of closing the skin after a cesarean delivery: absorbable staples placed under the skin versus traditional hand-sewn stitches. About 237 women having a C-section will be randomly assigned to one method. The goal is to see which technique is faster and leads to a better-looking scar.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- subcuticular absorbable staple (Insorb device) vs subcuticular monocryl suture
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give women a faster C-section closure with better-looking scars.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial comparing two existing methods, so the difference may be minor or not apply to all patients.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
Falls Church, Virginia, 22042, United States
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