New study tests simpler bleeding control for cesarean scar repair
NCT ID NCT07446933
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two ways to reduce bleeding during laparoscopic surgery to repair a cesarean scar niche, a complication of C-sections. One method uses a local injection of vasopressin to constrict blood vessels, while the other temporarily clamps the uterine arteries. The trial involved 30 women and aimed to see if the injection works as well as clamping. Results could lead to a simpler surgical technique.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- vasopressin
- What this could lead to
- If vasopressin works as well as artery clamping, it could offer a simpler, less invasive way to control bleeding during this surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with only 30 participants. The results may not apply to all patients, and vasopressin has risks for those with heart problems or high blood pressure.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2024
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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21 to 45 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: * Diagnosis of symptomatic CSN. * Scheduled for laparoscopic excision and repair. Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications to vasopressin (e.g., severe hypertension or cardiovascular disease). * Presence of other major uterine pathologies (e.g., large myomas or malignancy).
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dr. Samir Abbas Hospital
Jeddah, 23411, Saudi Arabia
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