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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
938 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2022-05-01
2026-10-31
Brief Summary
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Objective: To compare the effect of uterine closure techniques during CD on the formation of Niche evaluated on transvaginal ultrasound and gynecological complications.
Study design: a double-blinded, single-center, randomized clinical trial. Setting: Hanoi Obstetrics \& Gynecology Hospital (HOGH), Viet Nam. Study population: All women at gestational age ≥ 37 0/7 weeks who undergo a primary CD (planned or unplanned).
Intervention: After informed consent, women will be randomized to either unlocked single layer closure or unlocked double-layer closures of cesarean uterine scar in a 1:1 ratio Primary outcome: The proportion of Niche over time (at 6, 12, 18, 24 months after CD) in the two groups.
Power calculation: A sample size of 389 women is needed for each group. Nature and extent of the burden and risks associated with participation, benefit, and group relatedness: Both uterine closure methods followed by the Vietnam Ministry of Health (VN-MOH), transvaginal ultrasound is also not harmful. It is believed that there are no potential increased risks to patients taking part in this trial because of the standard care and management they receive.
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Detailed Description
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After signing the informed consent form, eligible women will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive either single-layer closure or double-layer closure, using block randomization with a variable block size of 4, 6. The computer-generated random list will be prepared by an independent statistician who has no other involvement in the study. To ensure allocation concealment, opaque and sealed envelopes will be prepared and controlled by two administrative staff in the Clinical Trial Unit who have no involvement in clinical work. Whenever there is an eligible participant, these two staff will hand over the envelope in sequence to the clinician. As the result, surgeons will not be blinded, but participants and sonographers will be unaware of closure techniques. Apart from randomization, patients will be followed up and treated according to local protocol.
The cesarean section with two uterine scar closure techniques will be performed by well-trained obstetricians. Participants and sonographers will be blinded for the closure technique.
Intervention (double-layer closure) In both study groups, women will undergo a CD following a standard way with respect to the mode of hysterotomy, non-closure of the peritoneum. In the intervention group, double-layer closure of the uterus will be performed using unlocked multifilament continuous running sutures for both layers and the endometrial layer will be included in the first layer. The second layer is a continuous running suture that imbricates the first layer.
Control group (single-layer closure) The control group will receive a single-layer closure using unlocked continuous running multifilament sutures and the endometrial layer will be included.
Complication during surgery
The cases that have complications during surgery will be excluded from the study. Complications encompass:
* Maternal mortality
* Maternal admitted ICU
* Hysterectomy
* Damage to internal organs (bowel, bladder or ureters).
* Complications during postoperative period requiring further surgery. Follow-up Participants will be contacted via telephone to notify about follow-up visits within 10 days of the first day of every menstrual cycle at 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months (give or take 2 weeks).
Every regular follow-up visit, the participants will be examined and transvaginal ultrasound followed by saline infusion sonohysterography to evaluate Niche. The ultrasound evaluation is standardized as proposed by the latest standard of ISUOG(2019).
Reproductive outcomes at two years follow-up: Percentage of women that conceived at any time during the follow-up duration, time of conception, and results of said pregnancies (ongoing pregnancy, terminated pregnancy due to medical/ social indication).
Niche evaluation Every regular follow-up visit, the participants will be examined and transvaginal ultrasound followed by sonohysterography to evaluate Niche. The Niche evaluation is standardized as proposed by the latest standard of ISUOG(2019).
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
PREVENTION
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Single-layer uterine closure
Women will undergo a CD following a standard way with respect to the mode of hysterotomy, non-closure of the peritoneum. The control group will receive a single-layer closure using unlocked continuous running multifilament sutures and the endometrial layer will be included
Single-layer uterine closure
The control group will receive a single-layer closure using unlocked continuous running multifilament sutures and the endometrial layer will be included
Double-layer uterine closure
Women will undergo a CD following a standard way with respect to the mode of hysterotomy, non-closure of the peritoneum. In the intervention group, double-layer closure of the uterus will be performed using unlocked multifilament continuous running sutures for both layers and the endometrial layer will be included in the first layer. The second layer is a continuous running suture that imbricates the first layer
Double-layer uterine closure
In the intervention group, double-layer closure of the uterus will be performed using unlocked multifilament continuous running sutures for both layers and the endometrial layer will be included in the first layer. The second layer is a continuous running suture that imbricates the first layer
Interventions
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Double-layer uterine closure
In the intervention group, double-layer closure of the uterus will be performed using unlocked multifilament continuous running sutures for both layers and the endometrial layer will be included in the first layer. The second layer is a continuous running suture that imbricates the first layer
Single-layer uterine closure
The control group will receive a single-layer closure using unlocked continuous running multifilament sutures and the endometrial layer will be included
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Age ≥ 18 years.
* Gestational age ≥ 37 0/7 weeks
Exclusion Criteria
* Women with abnormal menstrual bleeding (e.g. cervical dysplasia, communicating hydrosalpinx, uterine anomaly or endocrine disorders disturbing ovulation, drugs, polyps, fibroids, etc.).
* Women with dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, suprapubic pain.
* Abnormal placenta: Placenta privia, Placenta percreta… in the current pregnancy.
18 Years
60 Years
FEMALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Nguyen Thi Thu Ha
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Nguyen Thi Thu Ha
Deputy Director
Principal Investigators
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Anh D Nguyen, PhD. MD
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Hanoi Obstetric and Gynecology Hospital
Yves Ville, PhD. MD
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades
Ha TT Nguyen, PhD.MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Hanoi Obstetric and Gynecology Hospital
Giang TT Duong, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Hanoi Obstetric and Gynecology Hospital
Locations
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Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital
Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam
Countries
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Facility Contacts
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References
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Other Identifiers
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PSHN.0005.2021
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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