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NCT Number: NCT03701048

Rectus Musle Reapproximation During Cesarean Section

During Cesarean section in Group 1 rectus muscle will be closed with interrupted sutures. In group 2 rectus muscle will not be closed. Postoperative pain scores, distance between the rectus muscles and bowel functions will be evaluated.

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Key information

Conditions

Cesarean Section Complications

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Kanuni SSRTH

Istanbul, 34303, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Pfannenstiel incision will be done under general or spinal anesthesia. The abdomen will be opened and fetus and placenta will be delivered. Then the abdomen will be closed. In Group 1 rectus muscle will be closed with interrupted sutures. In group 2 rectus muscle will not be closed. Postoperative pain scores, distance between the rectus muscles and bowel functions will be evaluated.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 18-40 years old women undergoing cesarean section

Exclusion criteria

  • grandmultiparas

Treatment and study plan

cesarean section

Procedure

Pfnannenstiel incision will be done under general or spinal anaesthesia. The abdomen will be opened and fetus and plasenta will be delivered. Then abdomen will be closed.

Primary outcomes

  1. Postoperative pain: Visual Analog Score

    Time frame: 24 hours after the procedure

    Visual Analog Scores, minimum score is 0, maximum score is 10. Score 10 represents highest pain score.

  2. Postoperative interrectus distance

    Time frame: 6 weeks after the procedure

    Distance between the margins of the rectus muscles in centimeters will be measured with ultrasonography

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Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital

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Registry information

Official study title

Intraoperative and Postoperative Results of Rectus Musle Reapproximation During Cesarean Section

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Oct 9, 2018
Registry last updated
Jan 9, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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