A closer look: could hysteroscopy guide better repair of cesarean scar defects?
NCT ID NCT05858931
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether hysteroscopy, a procedure to look inside the uterus, can help predict the outcomes of vaginal repair surgery for cesarean section scar defects (CSDs). These defects can cause symptoms like prolonged or irregular bleeding. The trial will compare hysteroscopic findings with the clinical results of the repair, such as changes in menstrual duration and the thickness of the uterine muscle. By involving 143 women who have had cesarean sections and are scheduled for vaginal repair, the study aims to see if hysteroscopy offers valuable information for surgical planning.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- vaginal repair (a surgical procedure to correct cesarean section scar defects)
- What this could lead to
- If hysteroscopic evaluation reliably predicts surgical outcomes, it could help doctors choose the best candidates for vaginal repair and improve treatment planning for cesarean scar defects.
- What could go wrong
- This is an exploratory study, so the findings may not be definitive. The link between hysteroscopic findings and clinical outcomes could be weak, and the results may not apply to all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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143 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2019
- Finished
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Dec 2021
- 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
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Non-pregnant patients who had one or more cesarean sections, patients who had intermenstrual spotting after the cesarean section or those in which the TRM was less than 3.0 mm at the preoperative stage
- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * The inclusion criteria are non-pregnant patients who had one or more cesarean sections, patients who had intermenstrual spotting after the cesarean section or those in which the TRM was less than 3.0 mm at the preoperative stage, and patients who underwent MRI and TVS to evaluate the size of the defect and the TRM before surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who had a history of chronic diseases (such as cerebro-cardiovascular diseases, malignancies and diabetes mellitus), endocrine disorders, menstrual irregularities before cesarean section, coagulation disorders, use of intrauterine devices, sub-mucous myoma, endometrial diseases, endometrial cysts, uterine fibroids, and adenomyosis after cesarean section
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Xinhua Hospital
Shanghai, China
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