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Cesarean Section ComplicationsNCT07229222

A Two-Layered Simple Interrupted Myometrial Suturing Reduces Uterine Niche Formation After Primary Cesarean Section

A study testing Primary Cesarean Section with two-layered simple interrupted suturing of the myometrium, Primary Cesarean Section with double-layered continuous suturing of the myometrium and Saline-infusion Sonohysterography in people with Cesarean Section Complications and Scar Niche, run by Benha University at 1 site in Egypt.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of the study is to determine whether two-layered simple interrupted myometrial suturing is superior to double-layered continuous suturing for the prevention of uterine niche formation after primary cesarean section. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 45 years, women only
What is being tested?
Primary Cesarean Section with two-layered simple interrupted suturing of the myometrium, Primary Cesarean Section with double-layered continuous suturing of the myometrium and Saline-infusion Sonohysterography
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
380 participants
Where
1 siteEgypt
Study dates
13 Feb 2025to 30 Dec 2025
Phase
Interventional
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

Who may be able to join

  • Acceptance to participate and willingness to attend follow-up for 6 months postpartum.
  • No plans for pregnancy within the follow-up period.

Who cannot join

  • Known Müllerian anomalies or uterine fibroids.
  • Previous uterine surgery.
  • Multiple gestation.
  • Chorioamnionitis, placenta previa, or placental abruption.
  • Preeclampsia/eclampsia.
  • Hepatic or renal dysfunction, uncontrolled diabetes, or systemic disease.
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  • Peripartum hemoglobin < 10 g/dL.
  • Chronic corticosteroid use or smoking.
  • Inability to provide consent.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Egypt1 site
  • Benha Univesity Hospital

    Banhā, Qalyubia Governorate, 13512

Other trials in Egypt

About this study

Official title: Decidual-Sparing Two-Layered Simple Interrupted Myometrial Suturing With Visceral Peritoneal Closure Reduces Uterine Niche Formation After Primary Cesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of the study is to determine whether two-layered simple interrupted myometrial suturing is superior to double-layered continuous suturing for the prevention of uterine niche formation after primary cesarean section.

Read the detailed description

All primigravidae at or beyond 28 weeks' gestation undergoing primary cesarean section for any indication were assessed for eligibility. All participants provided written informed consent before enrolment. All patients received preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis at induction of anesthesia and postoperative prophylaxis for 24 h. A single intramuscular dose of oxytocin 10 IU was administered during the first 24 h postpartum. After confirming eligibility and obtaining consent, a trained nurse selected an envelope for each patient and revealed the allocation to the operating obstetrician. Patients were blinded to group allocation.

  • Study Group: Two-layered simple interrupted suturing of the myometrium, sparing the decidua, with closure of the visceral uterine peritoneum.
  • Control Group: Double-layered continuous suturing of the myometrium, sparing the decidua, with closure of the visceral uterine peritoneum.

The parietal peritoneum was left open in all cases. Hemostasis was ensured, and the number of additional hemostatic sutures was recorded. A braided polyglycolic acid 0-1 suture was used in all cases. All other steps of cesarean section were standardized.

At 6 months postpartum, all patients were evaluated by a single blinded sonographer experienced in niche assessment. First, transvaginal ultrasound was performed to exclude pregnancy or pelvic pathology, followed by saline-infusion sonohysterography (2D, sagittal and coronal views). A niche was defined as ≥ 2 mm myometrial indentation at the scar site. Niche depth, length, width, and residual myometrial thickness were recorded.

Menstrual history was obtained by an independent obstetrician/gynecologist, documenting spotting days, total bleeding days, amenorrhea, and contraceptive use.

Being tested
Primary Cesarean Section with two-layered simple interrupted suturing of the myometrium, Primary Cesarean Section with double-layered continuous suturing of the myometrium, Saline-infusion Sonohysterography
Keywords
Uterine niche, Myometrial closure, Residual myometrial thickness, Randomized controlled trial, Cesarean scar disorder

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Primary Cesarean Section with two-layered simple interrupted suturing of the myometriumProcedure or surgery

    All steps of cesarean section were standardized for both arms except for the type of myometrial suturing where two-layered simple interrupted suturing of the myometrium was applied.

  • Primary Cesarean Section with double-layered continuous suturing of the myometriumProcedure or surgery

    All steps of cesarean section were standardized for both arms except for the type of myometrial suturing where double-layered continuous suturing of the myometrium was applied.

  • Saline-infusion SonohysterographyDiagnostic test

    At 6 months postpartum, all patients were evaluated by a single blinded sonographer experienced in niche assessment. First, transvaginal ultrasound was performed to exclude pregnancy or pelvic pathology, followed by saline-infusion sonohysterography (2D, sagittal and coronal views). A niche was defined as ≥ 2 mm myometrial indentation at the scar site. Niche depth, length, width, and residual myometrial thickness were recorded.

Study groups in NCT07229222
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Two-layered simple interrupted suturing of the myometriumActive comparatorTwo-layered simple interrupted suturing of the myometrium, sparing the decidua, with closure of the visceral uterine peritoneum.
Receives: Procedure: Primary Cesarean Section with two-layered simple interrupted suturing of the myometrium; Diagnostic Test: Saline-infusion Sonohysterography
Double-layered continuous suturing of the myometrium.Active comparatorDouble-layered continuous suturing of the myometrium, sparing the decidua, with closure of the visceral uterine peritoneum.
Receives: Procedure: Primary Cesarean Section with double-layered continuous suturing of the myometrium; Diagnostic Test: Saline-infusion Sonohysterography

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Rate of uterine niche formation after primary cesarean section.

    Using saline-infusion sonohysterography (2D, sagittal and coronal views), a niche was defined as ≥ 2 mm myometrial indentation at the scar site.

    Measured: At 6 months postpartum

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Uterine niche measurements

    Using saline-infusion sonohysterography (2D, sagittal and coronal views),niche depth, length, width, and residual myometrial thickness are to be recorded.

    Measured: At 6 months postpartum

  2. Total operative time.

    The operation room nurse recorded the time lapse between the skin incision and the end of skin suturing.

    Measured: Intraoperative

  3. The correlation between niche width and menstrual cycle abnormalities.

    For participants diagnosed with uterine niche, menstrual history was obtained by an independent obstetrician/gynecologist, documenting spotting days, total bleeding days, amenorrhea, and contraceptive use.

    Measured: At 6 months postpartum

  4. The association between active labour at the time of cesarean and niche formation.

    Active labour in primigravida was identified when the cervical dilatation is equal to or more than 3 cm.

    Measured: Cervical dilatation was evaluated immediately preoperative, while the association was evaluated at 6 months postpartum

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted14 Nov 2025
  2. Study start13 Feb 2025
  3. Primary completion15 Jun 2025
  4. Study completion30 Dec 2025

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
380 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07229222
Sponsor's protocol ID
RC13-2-2025
Status last verified
Feb 2026
First submitted
13 Nov 2025
Last updated
27 Feb 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Jordans IPM, de Leeuw RA, Stegwee SI, Amso NN, Barri-Soldevila PN, van den Bosch T, Bourne T, Brolmann HAM, Donnez O, Dueholm M, Hehenkamp WJK, Jastrow N, Jurkovic D, Mashiach R, Naji O, Streuli I, Timmerman D, van der Voet LF, Huirne JAF. Sonographic examination of uterine niche in non-pregnant women: a modified Delphi procedure. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2019 Jan;53(1):107-115. doi: 10.1002/uog.19049.

    PubMed 29536581
  • Monteagudo A, Carreno C, Timor-Tritsch IE. Saline infusion sonohysterography in nonpregnant women with previous cesarean delivery: the "niche" in the scar. J Ultrasound Med. 2001 Oct;20(10):1105-15. doi: 10.7863/jum.2001.20.10.1105.

    PubMed 11587017
  • Klein Meuleman SJM, Min N, Hehenkamp WJK, Post Uiterweer ED, Huirne JAF, de Leeuw RA. The definition, diagnosis, and symptoms of the uterine niche - A systematic review. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 2023 Aug;90:102390. doi: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2023.102390. Epub 2023 Jul 15.

    PubMed 37506497
  • Vervoort A, Vissers J, Hehenkamp W, Brolmann H, Huirne J. The effect of laparoscopic resection of large niches in the uterine caesarean scar on symptoms, ultrasound findings and quality of life: a prospective cohort study. BJOG. 2018 Feb;125(3):317-325. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.14822. Epub 2017 Aug 28.

    PubMed 28703935
  • Vikhareva Osser O, Valentin L. Clinical importance of appearance of cesarean hysterotomy scar at transvaginal ultrasonography in nonpregnant women. Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Mar;117(3):525-532. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e318209abf0.

    PubMed 21343754
  • Baranov A, Gunnarsson G, Salvesen KA, Isberg PE, Vikhareva O. Assessment of Cesarean hysterotomy scar in non-pregnant women: reliability of transvaginal sonography with and without contrast enhancement. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Apr;47(4):499-505. doi: 10.1002/uog.14833. Epub 2016 Feb 29.

    PubMed 25720922
  • Osser OV, Jokubkiene L, Valentin L. Cesarean section scar defects: agreement between transvaginal sonographic findings with and without saline contrast enhancement. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2010 Jan;35(1):75-83. doi: 10.1002/uog.7496.

    PubMed 20034000
  • Antoine C, Meyer JA, Silverstein JS, Alexander J, Oh C, Timor-Tritsch IE. The Impact of Uterine Incision Closure Techniques on Post-cesarean Delivery Niche Formation and Size: Sonohysterographic Examination of Nonpregnant Women. J Ultrasound Med. 2022 Jul;41(7):1763-1771. doi: 10.1002/jum.15859. Epub 2021 Nov 2.

    PubMed 34726789
  • Tsuji S, Katsura D, Tokoro S, Inatomi A, Nobuta Y, Yoneoka Y, Amano T, Murakami T. Two-layer interrupted versus two-layer continuous sutures for preventing cesarean scar defect: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2025 Mar 7;25(1):248. doi: 10.1186/s12884-025-07353-1.

    PubMed 40055610

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Primary Cesarean Section with two-layered simple interrupted suturing of the myometrium, Primary Cesarean Section with double-layered continuous suturing of the myometrium and Saline-infusion Sonohysterography in people with Cesarean Section Complications and Scar Niche, run by Benha University at 1 site in Egypt.

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 2 inclusion and 9 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Feb 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

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 is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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?

Rate of uterine niche formation after primary cesarean section. (time frame: At 6 months postpartum). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07229222, which also lists 9 linked publications.

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 27 Feb 2026.

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