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NCT Number: NCT01724255

Optimal Time for Staple/Dressing Removal

The medical literature does not provide sufficient information or recommendation regarding the optimal time to remove the staples and the bandage after a cesarean section. The goal of this study is to compare 5 groups of patients:

1. staple removal on POD 4 and dressing removal on Post Operative Day (POD)1 2. staple removal on POD 4 and dressing removal on Post Operative Day (POD)4 3. staple removal on POD 7 and dressing removal on Post Operative Day (POD)1 4. staple removal on POD 7 and dressing removal on Post Operative Day (POD)7 5. staple removal on POD 4 and dressing removal on Post Operative Day (POD)7

Since there is no definite protocol for staple and dressing removal, we will adapt the above protocol each for a 3-4 month period of time. Patients will be contacted to either return for a follow up visit or to answer a telephone survey.

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Key information

Conditions

Surgical Wound Healing Behavior Health Behavior Infections Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Patient Satisfaction Postoperative Complications Surgical Wound Surgical Wound Infection Treatment Adherence and Compliance Wound Infection Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Hadassah Medical Organization

Jerusalem, Israel

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • patients undergoing a cesarean section at our facility

Exclusion criteria

  • patients lost to follow up

Treatment and study plan

Questionnaire

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. Incidence of Wound infection and complications

    Time frame: 6 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hadassah Medical Organization

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Influence of the Timing of Staple and Dressing Removal After Cesarean Section on the Surgical Incision Healing

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Nov 9, 2012
Registry last updated
Jul 28, 2015

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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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