Vaginal Cleansing at Cesarean Delivery to Reduce Infection: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

Stopped early · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Cesarean Section, Endometritis, Surgical Wound Infection

In brief

The objective of the project is to find out whether cleansing the vagina before a cesarean delivery decreases the risk of complications and infections after having the baby. If this is the case, cleansing the vagina before cesarean delivery can help improve outcomes for many women and make their early postpartum recovery much more pleasant, giving a healthier start for the family.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00386477

Run by

Indiana University

People needed

300

Starts

2006-09-01

Expected to finish

2009-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2010-02-08

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Woman undergoing cesarean delivery
• At least 18 years of age

You may not qualify if…

• Allergy to iodine containing solutions
• Planned cesarean hysterectomy
• Prisoner

Where it is running

• Methodist Hospital — Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
• University Hospital — Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
• Wishard Memorial Hospital — Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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