Pain Study of Rectus Muscle Closure at Cesarean Delivery

Trial ID or NCT#

NCT00505362

Status

not recruiting iconNOT RECRUITING

Purpose

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.

Official Title

Rectus Muscle Closure vs. Non-Closure at Primary Cesarean Delivery and Post-Operative Pain

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: Older than 18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
Inclusion Criteria:
  1. 37 weeks gestation Primary cesarean American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class 1 or class 2
Exclusion Criteria:
  1. Chronic analgesia use Vertical skin incision at cesarean Opioid or Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) allergy BMI >40 Labor

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Contact

Deirdre Lyell, MD
650-736-1191