CompletedNot Applicable

The Role of Antimicrobial Foam Dressing in Prevention of Cesarean Section Wound Complications

United States380 participantsStarted 2017-07-24

Plain-language summary

Post-cesarean section wound infections are responsible for longer hospital stays, readmissions, and ultimately, increased costs to the healthcare system. Silver-containing dressings may prevent wound infections. The purpose of the current study is to determine if the use of a silver-impregnated dressing decreases the occurence of wound infection following cesarean delivery.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 45 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Consent to undergo cesarean delivery * Between the ages of 18 and 45 * Primary C-section * Subcuticular skin closure * Able to consent, fill out study documents, and complete all study procedures and follow-up visits Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with an allergy to silver * Inability to obtain informed consent * Staples * Repeat C-section * Vertical skin incision * Intrapartum fever of 100F or \>

What they're measuring

Number of Participants With Wound Disruption and/or Infection

Timeframe: 6 weeks postoperative

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03136159

SponsorLoyola University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-06-30

Results submitted2020-09-24

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