N/A
Completed N=151
A Skin Glue Versus Subcuticular Suture for Cesarean Closure Study
Cesarean section · Complication · Chronic Wounds
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05903547 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
151
Serious AEs
10.6%
Results posted
Jan 2026
Primary outcomePrimary: Patient Scar Satisfaction Scale Score — 13; 13.5 score on a scale
Summary
The aim of this study is to compare cesarean incision outcomes between patients with incision closed with the Dermabond Prineo system compared to standard subcuticular suture.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Patient Scar Satisfaction Scale Score |
13; 13.5 | — |
| SECONDARY Incidence of Surgical Site Infection (SSI) |
2; 2; 7; 6 | — |
| SECONDARY Skin Closure Time |
8.0; 9.0 | — |
| SECONDARY Operative Time |
65.5; 64.5 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Women age 18 years or older
- All women scheduled for primary or repeat cesarean deliveries
- All women undergoing intrapartum or antepartum cesarean delivery
- Pfannenstiel skin incision
- Birth of a live infant at time of cesarean delivery
Exclusion Criteria
- Vertical skin incision
- Cesarean hysterectomy
- Emergency or stat cesarean delivery excluding standard preoperative preparation measures (i.e., use of Chlorhexidine skin prep, vaginal prep, etc)
- Intrapartum stillbirth
- Planned postpartum follow up at another facility
- Contraindications to routine postpartum pain medications
- Adhesive or tape allergy
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05903547). 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.