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

Part of paid clinical trials in Moreno Valley, California.

Sponsor
Riverside University Health System Medical Center
Study ID
NCT07686913
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

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

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Steri-Strip™ Skin Closures — DEVICE
    Application of Steri-Strip adhesive skin closure strips following standard cesarean section wound closure according to a standardized protocol.
  • Standard Cesarean Wound Closure — PROCEDURE
    Standard skin closure performed following cesarean delivery according to institutional practice.

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

Start date
Jun 30, 2026
Status verified
Jun 2026
Primary completion
Jun 30, 2027
Completion
Dec 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
610 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • Experimental: Standard Closure + Steri-Strips
    Participants undergo standard cesarean skin closure followed by application of Steri-Strip™ skin closure strips according to a standardized study protocol.
  • Active Comparator: Standard Closure Alone
    Participants undergo standard cesarean skin closure without application of Steri-Strip™ skin closure strips.

Primary Outcome Measure

Incidence of Cesarean Section Wound Complications [ Time Frame: Within 30 days postpartum ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Riverside University Health System Medical CenterMoreno ValleyCalifornia92555
Matthew X Perera, DO, MS
[email protected]
8184800214

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