TerminatedPhase 3

A Comparison of Surgical Preparations and Wound Infection Rates for Elective Cesarean Sections

Stopped: Study was stopped following interim analysis.

Canada268 participantsStarted 2007-12

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to find out if chlorhexidine gluconate solution is better at reducing the rate of wound infection after cesarean section compared to povidone-iodine.

Who can participate

Age range19 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>19 years * Gestational age \> 37 weeks * Booked elective cesarean section Exclusion Criteria: * Gestational age \< 37 weeks * Premature rupture of membranes * Onset of labor prior to procedure * Evidence of maternal sepsis; maternal fever \> 38.5C * LSCS for emergency issues: non-reassuring fetal status, placental abruption, failed induction

What they're measuring

to determine the rate of wound infection using two standard wound preparations: povidone-iodine and chlorhexidine gluconate

Timeframe: within 6 weeks following surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00528008

SponsorMemorial University of Newfoundland

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-02

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