Could a stiff c-section scar worsen period pain? scientists test the link
NCT ID NCT07729254
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study looks at whether the mobility of a cesarean scar is related to the severity of menstrual pain in women who have had a C-section. Researchers will measure scar mobility, pain levels, and pressure sensitivity in 34 women aged 20–35 with regular cycles and period pain. The goal is to see if less mobile scars are tied to more intense menstrual pain, which could guide future assessments and treatments.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If a link is found, it could point toward scar-assessment techniques or therapies to ease post-cesarean menstrual pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all women with C-section scars.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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51 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2026
- Finished
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Aug 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
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Who is studied
Women aged 20-35 years with a previous cesarean section who experience menstrual pain.
- Ages
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20 to 35 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Females aged 20-35 years. * History of at least one cesarean section. * Regular menstrual cycles. * Presence of menstrual pain during the previous three menstrual cycles. * Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 29.9 kg/m². * Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Current pregnancy. * History of pelvic or abdominal surgery other than cesarean section. * Endometriosis or adenomyosis. * Uterine fibroids associated with pelvic pain. * Pelvic inflammatory disease. * Congenital uterine anomalies. * Neurological disorders affecting pain perception. * Current use of hormonal therapy or medications affecting pain perception. * Active skin infection or open wound over the cesarean scar. * Malignancy. * Inability to complete study assessments.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Physical Therapy Outpatient Clinic
Cairo, Egypt
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