NCT01679379

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the surgical site infection rate and patient satisfaction for absorbable versus non absorbable suture in closure of skin at cesarean section in obese women.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
200

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2012

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2012

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 3, 2012

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 6, 2012

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2013

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

May 24, 2013

Status Verified

May 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

9 months

First QC Date

September 3, 2012

Last Update Submit

May 23, 2013

Conditions

Keywords

Cesarean SectionObese WomenSurgical Site Infection

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Surgical site infection

    Diagnosis consists of infection of an anatomic plane by one of the following manifestations: collection; inflammatory signs (pain, tenderness, edema, redness); dehiscence(Wound separation was defined as any separation of the wound that was identified as such by the patient or the medical record and varied in size from small skin defects to separation of the entire wound; or positive culture.

    Within 30 days of surgery

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Skin closure time

    30 days

Other Outcomes (1)

  • Postoperative pain

    7 Days

Study Arms (2)

Absorbable suture group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Include women who have their skin closed with subcuticular stitches using \[Polyglactin 910 absorbable, synthetic, braided suture\].

Procedure: Absorbable suture group

Non absorbable suture group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Include women who have their skin closed with subcuticular stitches using \[Polypropylene non absorbable monofilament suture\].

Procedure: Non absorbable suture group

Interventions

Skin is closed with subcuticular stitches using \[Polyglactin 910 absorbable, synthetic, braided suture\]

Absorbable suture group

Skin is closed with subcuticular stitches using Polypropylene non absorbable monofilament suture

Non absorbable suture group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 35 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Pregnant female in child bearing period
  • Mode of delivery is by cesarean section (CS)
  • Obese women, Body Mass Index (BMI) \>30kg/m\^2
  • Viable fetus
  • Gestational age \>34 weeks

You may not qualify if:

  • Hemoglobin (Hb)less than 10g/dl.
  • Previous laparotomy other than CS.
  • Rupture of membranes for more than 12 hours.
  • Presence of signs of systemic or local infection on admission (e.g. fever, tender uterus).
  • Prolonged operative time \>90 minutes.
  • Previous two CS or more.
  • Autoimmune disease.
  • Immune suppressive disease.
  • Corticosteroid medications.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Ain shams university

Cairo, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Surgical Wound Infection

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Wound InfectionInfectionsPostoperative ComplicationsPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Gamal F. Mostafa, MD

    Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Lecturer of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 3, 2012

First Posted

September 6, 2012

Study Start

July 1, 2012

Primary Completion

April 1, 2013

Study Completion

May 1, 2013

Last Updated

May 24, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-05

Locations