Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
Description Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Description Module
Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2026-03-26 @ 3:20 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2026-03-26 @ 3:20 PM
NCT ID:
NCT07482202
Brief Summary:
Background:
Cesarean delivery is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures worldwide, and postoperative scar quality remains an important patient-centered outcome. Advanced dressings such as polyurethane foam are increasingly used to optimize the wound environment; however, evidence supporting their superiority over conventional gauze remains limited. This study aimed to compare the effects of polyurethane foam and gauze dressings on scar outcomes and surgical site infection (SSI) following cesarean delivery.
Methods:
In this prospective, single-blind randomized controlled trial conducted between 2024 and 2025, women undergoing cesarean delivery via Pfannenstiel incision were randomly assigned to receive either polyurethane foam or conventional gauze dressing. All procedures were performed by a single surgeon using a standardized 4-0 rapid Vicryl subcuticular closure technique. Scar outcomes were assessed using the Patient Scar Assessment Scale (PSAS) at 1 week, 1 month, and 6 months postoperatively. The incidence of 30-day SSI was also evaluated.
Although there have been significant advancements in wound dressing materials and techniques, with numerous types of dressings now available, there has been a paucity of studies investigating the efficacy and scar outcomes of these modern dressings specifically in cesarean section, which is classified as a clean wound in obstetric and gynecological surgery. The present study, by incorporating patient scar satisfaction as an outcome measure, will serve as a valuable contribution to evaluating the clinical significance of contemporary wound dressings in this surgical context.
Study:
NCT07482202
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT07482202