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Steri-Strip Application Versus Standard Wound Closure for Cesarean Section Incisions

NCT07686913 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 610

Last updated 2026-07-07

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Summary

This study is evaluating whether Steri-Strips® provide additional benefits when used after cesarean section (C-section) surgery. Steri-Strips are adhesive strips that are commonly placed over a surgical incision to provide support while the wound heals. At our hospital, Steri-Strips are routinely used after C-sections in addition to standard wound closure techniques, although they are not considered part of the standard recommended closure method.

Researchers want to determine whether adding Steri-Strips actually reduces wound complications such as infection, fluid collection under the skin, or reopening of the incision. Previous studies have shown mixed results, with some suggesting little difference in wound healing outcomes while others reported differences in scar appearance. Steri-Strips may also increase costs, add time to the surgery, and occasionally cause skin irritation or allergic reactions.

Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive standard cesarean wound closure with Steri-Strips, while the other group will receive standard wound closure without Steri-Strips. Researchers will compare wound healing, complications, patient outcomes, and costs between the two groups.

The goal of this study is to determine whether Steri-Strips improve recovery after cesarean delivery and whether their routine use is beneficial and cost-effective. The findings may help guide future recommendations for cesarean wound care and improve outcomes for patients undergoing C-section delivery.

Conditions

  • Cesarean Section
  • Surgical Site Infection
  • Wound Dehiscence
  • Seroma

Interventions

DEVICE

Steri-Strip™ Skin Closures

Application of Steri-Strip adhesive skin closure strips following standard cesarean section wound closure according to a standardized protocol.

PROCEDURE

Standard Cesarean Wound Closure

Standard skin closure performed following cesarean delivery according to institutional practice.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riverside University Health System Medical Center

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-06-30
Primary Completion
2027-06-30
Completion
2027-12-31
FDA Device
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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