CompletedPhase 3

Chlorhexidine Vaginal and Infant Wash in Pakistan

Pakistan5,008 participantsStarted 2005-06

Plain-language summary

Infection is a major health problem during birth in Pakistan. This study will look at the possibility of using a septic wash to help improve health during birth in Karachi, Pakistan.

Who can participate

Age range16 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Gravidas with living fetus delivering at home in the care of identified study birth attendant (community) or admitted to the identified hospital (Civil Hospital Karachi) for delivery Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications to cervical exam (e.g., placenta previa) * Active genital herpes or vulvovaginal ulceration * Known or suspected allergy to chlorhexidine * Fetus with face presentation * Fetal death * Unwilling/unable to give informed consent * Less than 16 years of age

What they're measuring

Neonatal death or severe sepsis

Timeframe: 7 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00121394

SponsorNICHD Global Network for Women's and Children's Health

Sponsor typeNETWORK

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2008-06

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