Evaluation of Wound Infection Rates and Cosmetic Results of Different Suture Materials in Cesarean Skin Incision
NCT ID: NCT06119113
Last Updated: 2025-12-18
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COMPLETED
NA
300 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2023-02-22
2023-10-22
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The Patient and Observer Rating Scale (POSAS) is a questionnaire developed to assess scar quality. It consists of a five-observer and six-patient scale (Observer and Patient Scales) according to the rating scale based on clinically relevant scar characteristics \[ Draaijers LJ, 2004 , Van de Kar AL, 2005\]. Observer ; scores six items: vascularization, pigmentation, thickness, surface roughness, flexibility, and surface area. Patient ; it scores six items: pain, itching, color, thickness, relief and flexibility \[Van de Kar AL , 2005\]. All included items are scored on a multiple 10-point scale where 1 point is given when the wound feature is similar to 'normal skin' and 10 points are awarded when it reflects the 'worst scar'. All items are summed to determine the total scar score, with a higher score representing worse scar quality.
The Vancouver scar scale (VSS) consists of four variables: vascularity, height (thickness), elasticity, and pigmentation. The total score ranges from 0 to 14, with a score of 0 reflecting normal skin
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
PREVENTION
NONE
Study Groups
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Group 3 (Monocryl suture™ (Polyglecaprone 25))
The group whose skin incision was closed with Tekmon suture™ (Polyglecaprone 25) from patients who had cesarean section for the first time
Evaluation of the wound infection at the 10th day post-op check-up among all groups
Discharge, redness, increased temperature, and dehiscence were accepted as wound infection.
Evaluation of the cosmetic results of the incision line at the 2nd month post-op check-up among all groups
The cosmetic outcome of wound site scar healing was evaluated with two different scales. The Patient and Observer Assessment Scale (POSAS) is a questionnaire developed to assess scar quality. The investigator scores six items: vascularization, pigmentation, thickness, surface roughness, elasticity, and surface area. The participant scores six items: pain, itching, color, thickness, relief, and flexibility. All items are scored on a 10-point multiple scale; A score of 1 is given when the scar characteristic is similar to 'normal skin' and a score of 10 is given when it reflects the 'worst scar'. All items are summed to determine the total scar score; a higher score represents worse scar quality. The Vancouver scar scale (VSS) consists of four variables: vascularity, height (thickness), elasticity and pigmentation. The total score ranges from 0 to 14, with a score of 0 reflecting normal skin.
Evaluation of the cosmetic results of the incision line at the 6th month post-op check-up among all groups
The cosmetic outcome of wound site scar healing was evaluated with two different scales. The Patient and Observer Assessment Scale (POSAS) is a questionnaire developed to assess scar quality. The investigator scores six items: vascularization, pigmentation, thickness, surface roughness, elasticity, and surface area. The participant scores six items: pain, itching, color, thickness, relief, and flexibility. All items are scored on a 10-point multiple scale; A score of 1 is given when the scar characteristic is similar to 'normal skin' and a score of 10 is given when it reflects the 'worst scar'. All items are summed to determine the total scar score; a higher score represents worse scar quality. The Vancouver scar scale (VSS) consists of four variables: vascularity, height (thickness), elasticity and pigmentation. The total score ranges from 0 to 14, with a score of 0 reflecting normal skin.
Group 1 (Vicryl suture™(Polyglactin 910))
The group whose skin incision was closed with Vicryl suture™ (Polyglactin 910) from patients who had cesarean section for the first time
Evaluation of the wound infection at the 10th day post-op check-up among all groups
Discharge, redness, increased temperature, and dehiscence were accepted as wound infection.
Evaluation of the cosmetic results of the incision line at the 2nd month post-op check-up among all groups
The cosmetic outcome of wound site scar healing was evaluated with two different scales. The Patient and Observer Assessment Scale (POSAS) is a questionnaire developed to assess scar quality. The investigator scores six items: vascularization, pigmentation, thickness, surface roughness, elasticity, and surface area. The participant scores six items: pain, itching, color, thickness, relief, and flexibility. All items are scored on a 10-point multiple scale; A score of 1 is given when the scar characteristic is similar to 'normal skin' and a score of 10 is given when it reflects the 'worst scar'. All items are summed to determine the total scar score; a higher score represents worse scar quality. The Vancouver scar scale (VSS) consists of four variables: vascularity, height (thickness), elasticity and pigmentation. The total score ranges from 0 to 14, with a score of 0 reflecting normal skin.
Evaluation of the cosmetic results of the incision line at the 6th month post-op check-up among all groups
The cosmetic outcome of wound site scar healing was evaluated with two different scales. The Patient and Observer Assessment Scale (POSAS) is a questionnaire developed to assess scar quality. The investigator scores six items: vascularization, pigmentation, thickness, surface roughness, elasticity, and surface area. The participant scores six items: pain, itching, color, thickness, relief, and flexibility. All items are scored on a 10-point multiple scale; A score of 1 is given when the scar characteristic is similar to 'normal skin' and a score of 10 is given when it reflects the 'worst scar'. All items are summed to determine the total scar score; a higher score represents worse scar quality. The Vancouver scar scale (VSS) consists of four variables: vascularity, height (thickness), elasticity and pigmentation. The total score ranges from 0 to 14, with a score of 0 reflecting normal skin.
Group 2 (Prolene suture™(polypropylene))
The group whose skin incision was closed with Prolene suture™ (polypropylene) from patients who had cesarean section for the first time
Evaluation of the wound infection at the 10th day post-op check-up among all groups
Discharge, redness, increased temperature, and dehiscence were accepted as wound infection.
Evaluation of the cosmetic results of the incision line at the 2nd month post-op check-up among all groups
The cosmetic outcome of wound site scar healing was evaluated with two different scales. The Patient and Observer Assessment Scale (POSAS) is a questionnaire developed to assess scar quality. The investigator scores six items: vascularization, pigmentation, thickness, surface roughness, elasticity, and surface area. The participant scores six items: pain, itching, color, thickness, relief, and flexibility. All items are scored on a 10-point multiple scale; A score of 1 is given when the scar characteristic is similar to 'normal skin' and a score of 10 is given when it reflects the 'worst scar'. All items are summed to determine the total scar score; a higher score represents worse scar quality. The Vancouver scar scale (VSS) consists of four variables: vascularity, height (thickness), elasticity and pigmentation. The total score ranges from 0 to 14, with a score of 0 reflecting normal skin.
Evaluation of the cosmetic results of the incision line at the 6th month post-op check-up among all groups
The cosmetic outcome of wound site scar healing was evaluated with two different scales. The Patient and Observer Assessment Scale (POSAS) is a questionnaire developed to assess scar quality. The investigator scores six items: vascularization, pigmentation, thickness, surface roughness, elasticity, and surface area. The participant scores six items: pain, itching, color, thickness, relief, and flexibility. All items are scored on a 10-point multiple scale; A score of 1 is given when the scar characteristic is similar to 'normal skin' and a score of 10 is given when it reflects the 'worst scar'. All items are summed to determine the total scar score; a higher score represents worse scar quality. The Vancouver scar scale (VSS) consists of four variables: vascularity, height (thickness), elasticity and pigmentation. The total score ranges from 0 to 14, with a score of 0 reflecting normal skin.
Interventions
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Evaluation of the wound infection at the 10th day post-op check-up among all groups
Discharge, redness, increased temperature, and dehiscence were accepted as wound infection.
Evaluation of the cosmetic results of the incision line at the 2nd month post-op check-up among all groups
The cosmetic outcome of wound site scar healing was evaluated with two different scales. The Patient and Observer Assessment Scale (POSAS) is a questionnaire developed to assess scar quality. The investigator scores six items: vascularization, pigmentation, thickness, surface roughness, elasticity, and surface area. The participant scores six items: pain, itching, color, thickness, relief, and flexibility. All items are scored on a 10-point multiple scale; A score of 1 is given when the scar characteristic is similar to 'normal skin' and a score of 10 is given when it reflects the 'worst scar'. All items are summed to determine the total scar score; a higher score represents worse scar quality. The Vancouver scar scale (VSS) consists of four variables: vascularity, height (thickness), elasticity and pigmentation. The total score ranges from 0 to 14, with a score of 0 reflecting normal skin.
Evaluation of the cosmetic results of the incision line at the 6th month post-op check-up among all groups
The cosmetic outcome of wound site scar healing was evaluated with two different scales. The Patient and Observer Assessment Scale (POSAS) is a questionnaire developed to assess scar quality. The investigator scores six items: vascularization, pigmentation, thickness, surface roughness, elasticity, and surface area. The participant scores six items: pain, itching, color, thickness, relief, and flexibility. All items are scored on a 10-point multiple scale; A score of 1 is given when the scar characteristic is similar to 'normal skin' and a score of 10 is given when it reflects the 'worst scar'. All items are summed to determine the total scar score; a higher score represents worse scar quality. The Vancouver scar scale (VSS) consists of four variables: vascularity, height (thickness), elasticity and pigmentation. The total score ranges from 0 to 14, with a score of 0 reflecting normal skin.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Patients who had a primary cesarean section at our \>37w hospital
* Patients with a Pfannenstiel incision closed subcutaneously
Exclusion Criteria
* Those with a history of keloid
* Suprapubic incision due to previous surgery
* Signs of infection at or near the incision during cesarean section
* Known hypersensitivity to any of the suture materials used
* Having a medical condition that causes immunosuppression, such as DM, chronic corticosteroid use
* Failure to obtain informed consent from the patient
18 Years
45 Years
FEMALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Ayşenur Çalış Özbayram
OTHER_GOV
Responsible Party
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Ayşenur Çalış Özbayram
Gynecology And Obstetrics Doctor
Principal Investigators
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Ayşenur ÇALIŞ ÖZBAYRAM
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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Locations
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Başakşehir Çam Ve Sakura Şehir Hastanesi
Istanbul, Başakşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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References
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Koroglu N, Temel Yuksel I, Aslan Cetin B, Aytufan Z, Deniz N, Akca A, Yetkin Yildirim G, Yuksel A. Skin closure at cesarean section, polypropylene versus polyglactin 910: a randomized controlled study. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2022 Mar;35(6):1088-1092. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2020.1743654. Epub 2020 Mar 30.
Cromi A, Ghezzi F, Gottardi A, Cherubino M, Uccella S, Valdatta L. Cosmetic outcomes of various skin closure methods following cesarean delivery: a randomized trial. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2010 Jul;203(1):36.e1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2010.02.001. Epub 2010 Apr 24.
Buresch AM, Van Arsdale A, Ferzli M, Sahasrabudhe N, Sun M, Bernstein J, Bernstein PS, Ngai IM, Garry DJ. Comparison of Subcuticular Suture Type for Skin Closure After Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2017 Sep;130(3):521-526. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000002200.
Byrne M, Aly A. The Surgical Suture. Aesthet Surg J. 2019 Mar 14;39(Suppl_2):S67-S72. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjz036.
Provided Documents
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Document Type: Study Protocol, Statistical Analysis Plan, and Informed Consent Form
Other Identifiers
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Identifier Source: org_study_id