C-Section healing boost? trial tests simple adhesive strip trick
NCT ID NCT07686913
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether adding Steri-Strips (adhesive strips) to standard wound closure after a cesarean section reduces complications like infection, fluid buildup, or wound reopening. About 610 women having a C-section will be randomly assigned to receive either standard closure plus Steri-Strips or standard closure alone. Researchers will compare wound healing, hospital stay length, readmissions, and costs to see if the strips are worth using routinely.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Steri-Strip adhesive skin closure strips
- What this could lead to
- If Steri-Strips reduce wound complications, this could lead to a simple, low-cost change in how C-section incisions are closed, improving recovery for many women.
- What could go wrong
- Previous studies have shown mixed results, and Steri-Strips may increase costs, add surgical time, or cause skin irritation. This trial is not large enough to be definitive.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Riverside University Health System Medical Center
RECRUITINGMoreno Valley, California, 92555, United States
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