Comparison of Two Salpingectomy Techniques for Sterilization at the Time of Cesarean Delivery
Eligible age
21+ yrs
Accepts
Women
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
One in three women of reproductive age utilize tubal sterilization for contraception, and sterilization is often requested at time of cesarean delivery. Complete salpingectomy for the purpose of permanent sterilization at the time of cesarean birth is increasingly being performed worldwide. A preferred complete salpingectomy technique for the purpose of sterilization at the time of cesarean delivery has not emerged in current practice. The objective is to compare short-term clinical outcomes and cost of salpingectomy using a hand-held bipolar energy instrument with those of traditional suture ligation. This retrospective cohort study will be conducted from 2017-2023 at a single tertiary care hospital. The investigators hypothesize that bipolar energy instrument use will not significantly improve clinical outcomes.
Sponsor: Inova Health Care Services
You may qualify if…
- ✓ request for permanent sterilization at the time of cesarean delivery
- ✓ 24 weeks' gestation or beyond
- ✓ 21 years old or older
- ✓ Medicaid sterilization consent per Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services regulations (if Medicaid recipient).
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ vaginal delivery
- ✕ history of prior adnexal surgery (such as prior bilateral tubal ligation or unilateral salpingectomy oophorectomy)
- ✕ placenta accreta spectrum
- ✕ placenta previa
- ✕ history of bleeding diathesis.
Where it's recruiting
Falls Church
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06273683 · last updated 2026-03-05