C-Section scar wars: does adding skin glue to stitches prevent infections?

NCT ID NCT07483411

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Doron Kabiri Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two common skin-closure methods after cesarean delivery: stitches alone versus stitches plus a skin adhesive (Dermabond). Researchers want to see which method leads to fewer wound complications like infection, opening, or rash. About 240 women having planned C-sections will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups and followed for 6-8 weeks after surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Dermabond (skin adhesive glue)
What this could lead to: If adding skin glue works better, it could reduce wound infections and improve scar appearance after C-sections.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 240 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Adding glue might not make a meaningful difference.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Surgical Wound Infection

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SURGICAL SITE INFECTION (SSI)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hadassah University Medical Center, Ein Karem Campus
RECRUITING

Jerusalem, 9112001, Israel

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