Comparing two surgical closure methods for repairing a C-section scar defect
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of closing the uterine wall during laparoscopic surgery to fix an isthmocele—a small pocket in the C-section scar that can cause bleeding, pain, or fertility issues. The goal is to see which closure method gives better outcomes for women like you who are experiencing symptoms and want surgical repair.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You have had at least one C-section in the past.
- You have been diagnosed with an isthmocele (a small pocket in the uterine wall at the C-section scar) using ultrasound, and your doctor has noted that the muscle there is thinner than 2.5 mm.
- You are experiencing symptoms like abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain, painful periods, or trouble getting pregnant that are linked to the isthmocele.
- You want to have surgery to fix the isthmocele, and you are able to give your informed consent.
- You are not currently pregnant, do not have active pelvic infections or cancer, and do not have conditions that would make laparoscopic surgery risky (like bleeding disorders or significant medical illnesses).
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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