๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-13

Post-Operative Cesarean Section Cosmesis (NCT06412978)

Post-Operative Cosmesis and Skin Closure Methods After Cesarean Section

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿฉบ Clinical Procedure Protocol Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Given the high numbers of cesarean deliveries being performed today, there has been interest in optimizing surgical techniques. Several recent reviews have summarized the evidence for various steps of cesarean delivery, but surprisingly in many cases there is little scientific evidence on which to base the choice of surgical technique.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Wake Forest University Health Sciences โ€” Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Age range: 18 Years to 44 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • absorbable subcuticular polyglycolic acid staples (INSORB) (PROCEDURE)
  • subcuticular, polyglecaprone suture (Monocryl) (PROCEDURE)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences โ€” Winston-Salem, North Carolina

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (336) 716-2383

Email: Christina.Tulbert@Advocatehealth.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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