Skin glue with stitches vs stitches alone for c-section closure
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial compares using skin glue plus stitches versus stitches alone to close the skin after a planned c-section. It aims to see if adding glue leads to better healing.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are having a planned c-section at Hadassa medical center
- Your pregnancy is between 37 and 41 weeks and 6 days
- You are not having an emergency c-section
- You have not had any previous wound problems after a prior c-section
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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