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NCT Number: NCT02679365

Double Lock Versus Continuous Non-locking Technique for Closure of Rectus Sheath in Cesarean Sections on Post-operative Pain

In this trial we compare the effect of 2 closure techniques of the rectus sheath during cesarean sections on postoperative pain. One closure technique is double lock technique and the other is the conventional continuous non-locking technique.

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Key information

Conditions

Postoperative Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pain, Postoperative Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Postoperative Complications Signs and Symptoms

Age range

20 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • first cesarean section

Exclusion criteria

  • urgent cesarean section
  • previous abdominal surgery
  • previous cesarean section
  • obstetric and medical complications

Treatment and study plan

lower segment cesarean section and double lock closure of rectus sheath

Procedure

lower segment cesarean section and continuous non-locking closure of rectus sheath

Procedure

Primary outcomes

  1. postoperative pain evaluated by VAS

    Time frame: first week postoperative

Secondary outcomes

  1. operative time

    Time frame: intraoperative

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ain Shams Maternity Hospital

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Feb 10, 2016
Registry last updated
Aug 1, 2017

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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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