Evaluating Steri-Strips Versus Standard Wound Closure to Improve Healing and Reduce Complications After Cesarean Section

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate whether using Steri-Strips, which are adhesive strips placed over surgical incisions, provides additional benefits after cesarean section C-section surgery. The study focuses on women undergoing C-sections and investigates if Steri-Strips reduce wound complications such as infections, fluid buildup under the skin, or reopening of the incision. Researchers also want to assess if Steri-Strips improve recovery, scar appearance, and cost-effectiveness compared to standard wound closure alone. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive the usual cesarean skin closure followed by application of Steri-Strip adhesive strips according to a standardized protocol. The other group will receive the standard skin closure without Steri-Strips. The study will compare wound healing outcomes, complications, patient recovery, and costs between these two approaches. During the study, participants will be monitored for wound complications within 30 days after delivery. Researchers will track hospital stay length, readmissions related to wound issues, and the overall cost of wound care during this period. The study will last from cesarean delivery through 30 days postpartum, with participants involved in follow-up evaluations aimed at understanding the effects of Steri-Strips on healing and recovery.

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