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C-Section stitch showdown: single or double layer for a stronger scar?

NCT ID NCT07323355

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at two common ways doctors stitch the uterus after a C-section: using one layer of stitches or two. The goal is to see which method leads to a thicker, healthier scar and fewer problems like pain or bleeding later on. About 100 women having a C-section will be randomly assigned to one method, and their scar will be checked with ultrasound 6 months after delivery.

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 this study finds a clear benefit of one technique, it could help guide surgeons toward the best method for closing the uterus after C-section, potentially reducing future scar-related problems.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 102 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The study does not test a new drug or device, so any impact on practice will depend on larger follow-up trials.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

puerperal disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CAESAREAN SECTION CESAREAN SCAR CLOSURE CESAREAN SCAR DEFECT (ISTHMOCOCELE) CLINICAL OUTCOMES MYOMETRIAL THICKNESS POSTPARTUM COMPLICATIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara Bilkent City Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Ankara, Not Valid, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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