Longitudinal versus transverse extension of uterine incision during cesarean section: randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201711002795139

Enrollment

392

Registered

2017-11-22

Start date

2017-12-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Pregnancy and Childbirth Extension of uterine incision

Interventions

Longitudinal extension

Transverse extension

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 18 or more. Term pregnancy. Elective previous one cesarean section

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Any previous uterine scar other than CS or more than one previous CS Multiple pregnancy Malpresentation Antepartum hemorrhage Fetal macrosomia Polyhydramnios Any participation in another trial that interferes with this trial.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Unintended extension of the Uterine incision	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Number of additional stitches needed;Drop of hemoglobin level	—

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public ContactAhmed Sherif

Aim-Shams University

ahmedgyna@yahoo.com+201227960980

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026