Compare two ways to close fat after C-section
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a continuous (one-piece) or interrupted (separate) closure technique for the fat layer during a C-section lowers the chance of a surgical-site infection. It may help improve healing and reduce infection risk after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are a pregnant woman with a body-mass index (BMI) over 25, measured in your first trimester
- You are pregnant with one baby only (not twins or more)
- You are planning an elective (planned) C-section between 37 and 41 weeks
- Your pregnancy dates are known, and an early ultrasound in the first trimester confirms them
- You do not have certain health conditions that affect immunity or require long-term steroids
- You are not anemic in a way that would require a blood transfusion, and you do not have complications like placenta previa
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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