Scissors vs. Scalpel for C-section Incision
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to make the cut (incision) in the uterus during a planned C-section: using surgical scissors versus a scalpel. It aims to see which method may lead to better outcomes for mothers.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and between 18 and 40 years old.
- Your baby is full-term (between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy).
- You are scheduled for a planned (elective) caesarean section.
- You do not have placenta previa or placenta accreta (conditions where the placenta covers or attaches too deeply into the uterus).
- You are not in obstructed labor.
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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