N/A
Completed N=63
Pain Study of Rectus Muscle Closure at Cesarean Delivery
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00505362 ↗Enrolled (actual)
63
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2017
Primary outcomePrimary: Post-operative Pain — 15; -31 Scores on a scale — p=0.04
Summary
Suture reapproximation of the rectus muscles at primary cesarean delivery is a common practice about which there are no data. Some Obstetricians believe that suture reapproximation of the rectus muscles increases post-operative pain, and it may decrease adhesions, yet there are no published data to support or refute these claims. The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of rectus muscle reapproximation at cesarean delivery and post-operative pain. We also plan to assess the impact of rectus muscle closure on adhesions as seen at repeat cesarean delivery.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Post-operative Pain |
15; -31 | 0.04 sig |
| SECONDARY Operative Times |
63; 65 | 0.61 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
37 weeks gestation Primary cesarean American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class 1 or class 2
Exclusion Criteria
Chronic analgesia use Vertical skin incision at cesarean Opioid or Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) allergy BMI >40 Labor
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00505362). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.