The Relationship Between the Number of Ceserean Sections and Scar Niche Development

NCT07114705 | Not Yet Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: So-med-25-7-15MS
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 82
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Aim of the work This study aims to investigate the relationship between the number of previous cesarean sections (CS) and the incidence of a cesarean scar niche.

Conditions

Scar Niche; Infertility, Post Menstrual Spotting

Keywords

Scar niche

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Name Presence of Cesarean Scar Niche

  Detection of cesarean scar defect (niche) using transvaginal ultrasound.

  At time of ultrasound evaluation

Study Arms (1)

Group 1: Women with 1 Previous Cesarean Section or more

Diagnostic Test: Transvaginal ultrasound

Interventions

Transvaginal ultrasound DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

This is the only method

Group 1: Women with 1 Previous Cesarean Section or more

Eligibility Criteria

• Gender Eligibility Details: Females
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population includes women of reproductive age who have undergone one or more cesarean section deliveries. Participants will be recruited from obstetrics and gynecology outpatient clinics. The study focuses on evaluating the presence and severity of scar niche in relation to the number of cesarean sections.

You may qualify if:

• History of at least one previous cesarean section in non pregnant women.

You may not qualify if:

• Women with known uterine anomalies (e.g., bicornuate uterus, uterine septum). Previous uterine surgery other than CS (e.g., myomectomy). History of uterine rupture in previous pregnancies.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Sohag University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Infertility

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Genital Diseases; Urogenital Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CROSSOVER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Resident doctor at obs gyna department sohag university

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 3, 2025
• First Posted: August 11, 2025
• Study Start: August 2, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): August 2, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): September 2, 2026
• Last Updated: August 11, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08