Cesarean SectionNCT03041220
Best Incision Site for Obese Patients - Low Versus High Transverse
An observational study of Cesarean Section, run by University of Nebraska.
Trial summary
Retrospective chart review using both out patient and inpatient records of obese patients (BMI of 30 or greater) who have had a cesarean section since the year 2009. We will evaluate the patient's BMI, their skin incision type at time of c-section, their co-morbidities, number of previous c-sections and post partum… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 45 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Cesarean Section
- What is being tested?
- cesarean section
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- How many people
- 0 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Dec 2016to Dec 2016
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 45 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Study population: Ages between 18 - 45 years, female, and no limitation on ethnic background.
Who may be able to join
- obese patients (BMI of 30 or greater) who have had a cesarean section
Who cannot join
- Vaginal delivery
About this study
Retrospective chart review using both out patient and inpatient records of obese patients (BMI of 30 or greater) who have had a cesarean section since the year 2009. We will evaluate the patient's BMI, their skin incision type at time of c-section, their co-morbidities, number of previous c-sections and post partum follow up for wound infection, wound separation and wound breakdown. We will also review operative notes to evaluate blood loss, length of surgery and complications during surgery. We will obtain maternal characteristics and information about the pregnancy.
Read the detailed description
Past studies have looked primarily at vertical vs low transverse skin incision. There is data that performing a high transverse skin incision on obese patients leads to better visualization and less wound infection but there are few studies comparing it directly to low transverse skin incision.
Retrospective chart review of obese patient's who have had a cesarean section at St Mary's hospital by either a low or high transverse skin incision between January 1, 2009 - July 31, 2014. We will review charts up to 6 week postpartum.
Pregnancies will be identified through identifing those who have cesarean sections. They will be narrowed down by those who have BMI of > 30. Maternal prenatal records, postnatal records and delivery records will be reviewed.
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section
- Being tested
- cesarean section
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
cesarean sectionProcedure or surgery
obese patients (BMI of 30 or greater) who have had a cesarean section
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| cesarean section | Obese pregnant patients who have had a cesarean section. Receives: Procedure: cesarean section |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Type of skin incision
Identify which type of skin incision has better outcomes in obese pregnant patients
Measured: Delivery to 6 weeks postpartum
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Feb 2017 (estimated)
- Study startDec 2016 (estimated)
- Primary completionDec 2016
- Study completionDec 2016
Why it stopped: PI no longer at institution
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Cesarean SectionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of NebraskaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Nebraska
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Heather Said, MD, Principal investigator, St. Louis University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03041220
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 24387
- Status last verified
- Aug 2023
- First submitted
- 11 Jan 2017
- Last updated
- 14 Aug 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Aug 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Best Incision Site for Obese Patients - Low Versus High Transverse
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03041220
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 24387
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- WithdrawnReason stopped: PI no longer at institution
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of NebraskaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Dec 2016 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Dec 2016 (actual)
- Study completion
- Dec 2016 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Feb 2017 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Retrospective chart review using both out patient and inpatient records of obese patients (BMI of 30 or greater) who have had a cesarean section since the year 2009. We will evaluate the patient's BMI, their skin incision type at time of c-section, their co-morbidities, number of previous c-sections and post partum follow up for wound infection, wound separation and wound breakdown. We will also review operative notes to evaluate blood loss, length of surgery and complications during surgery. We will obtain maternal characteristics and information about the pregnancy.
Detailed description
Past studies have looked primarily at vertical vs low transverse skin incision. There is data that performing a high transverse skin incision on obese patients leads to better visualization and less wound infection but there are few studies comparing it directly to low transverse skin incision.
Retrospective chart review of obese patient's who have had a cesarean section at St Mary's hospital by either a low or high transverse skin incision between January 1, 2009 - July 31, 2014. We will review charts up to 6 week postpartum.
Pregnancies will be identified through identifing those who have cesarean sections. They will be narrowed down by those who have BMI of > 30. Maternal prenatal records, postnatal records and delivery records will be reviewed.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| cesarean section | – | Procedure: cesarean sectionObese pregnant patients who have had a cesarean section. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 45 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Ages between 18 - 45 years, female, and no limitation on ethnic background.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- obese patients (BMI of 30 or greater) who have had a cesarean section
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Vaginal delivery
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| cesarean sectionobese patients (BMI of 30 or greater) who have had a cesarean section | Procedure or surgery | cesarean section |
Primary outcome
Type of skin incision
Time frame: Delivery to 6 weeks postpartum
Identify which type of skin incision has better outcomes in obese pregnant patients
Results and safety
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 Aug 2023.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Heather Said, MD principal investigator
St. Louis University
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Cesarean Section, run by University of Nebraska.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Aug 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Type of skin incision (time frame: Delivery to 6 weeks postpartum). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Aug 2023; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.