emergency cesarean section
Procedureemergency cesarean section
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NCT Number: NCT07651241
Maternal and Fetal Outcomes in Elective vs Emergency Cesarean Section
Cesarean section (CS) rates have increased substantially worldwide and in Egypt, where they now account for the majority of deliveries. Maternal and neonatal outcomes may differ between elective and emergency CS. Emergency cesarean sections are generally associated with higher maternal morbidity, including increased risks of postpartum hemorrhage, infection, blood transfusion, longer operative time, and prolonged hospital stay. Neonatal outcomes following emergency CS may also be less favorable, with higher rates of low Apgar scores, respiratory distress, and NICU admission. However, findings remain inconsistent across studies, highlighting the need for further prospective research to comprehensively compare maternal and fetal outcomes between elective and emergency cesarean deliveries.
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Age range
18 year–45 year
Sex eligibility
Female
Study type
Observational
Who can participate
Healthy volunteers accepted: No
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
- 1- Pregnant women undergoing cesarean section 2- Singleton pregnancy 3- Gestational age ≥ 28 weeks 4- Age 18-45 years
Exclusion criteria
- 1- Multiple pregnancy 2- Known fetal anomalies 3- Intrauterine fetal demise before cesarean section 4- Severe maternal comorbidities (e.g., cardiac disease, renal failure) 5- Rupture uterus 6- patients with placenta previa or accreta spectrum
Treatment and study plan
elective cesarean section
Procedureelective cesarean section
Primary outcomes
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• Maternal morbidity composite outcome • Neonatal morbidity composite outcome
Time frame: From cesarean delivery until hospital discharge (up to 7 days postpartum).
Secondary outcomes
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Length of stay
Time frame: From cesarean delivery until maternal hospital discharge (days), up to 7 days postpartum.
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Operative time
Time frame: Assessed during cesarean section, from skin incision to skin closure (minutes).
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Infection rate
Time frame: From cesarean delivery through 6 weeks postpartum.
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Effect of confounding factors on neonatal outcomes (gestational age at delivery, type of anaesthesia)
Time frame: Assessed at birth and during neonatal hospitalization, up to 28 days after birth.
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Effect of confounding factors on maternal outcomes (BMI)
Time frame: BMI assessed at admission for delivery; association with maternal outcomes evaluated from cesarean delivery through hospital discharge (up to 7 days postpartum).
Study contacts
Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.
Alwany Elsenousy Eldreemy Elkasse, professor
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Mohamed Bahaa Mohamed Ahmed, lecturer
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Sponsors and collaborators
Lead sponsor
Assiut University
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Registry information
Official study title
Maternal and Fetal Outcomes in Elective and Emergency Cesarean Section in Women's Health Hospital
Important dates
- Study start
- 2026
- Primary completion
- 2027
- Study completion
- 2027
- First posted
- Jun 16, 2026
- Registry last updated
- Jun 16, 2026
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