Impact of Preoperative Bathing on Post Caesarean Section Surgical Site Infection (NCT03544710) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Impact of Preoperative Bathing on Post Caesarean Section Surgical Site Infection
Uganda96 participantsStarted 2017-12-07
Plain-language summary
Surgical site infection (SSI) is the commonest hospital-acquired infection globally, and prevalence is much higher in the low-income countries. Caesarean delivery carries a 5-20 fold risk for developing postpartum sepsis. SSIs cause significant morbidity, prolonged hospitalization and mortality. Simple and inexpensive interventions like preoperative bathing need to be studied, to assess their impact on surgical site infection rates.
Who can participate
Age range
15 Years – 49 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* All mother scheduled for delivery by emergency C/S at MRRH during the study period.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Women who declined to consent.
* Women with obvious evidence of infection, like fever, foul-smelling liquor, or those already on antibiotics for reasons other than preoperative prophylaxis.
* Women in whom delivery was indicated to occur within less than 30 minutes, like in fetal distress, obstructed labor, pulsatile cord prolapse, or ruptured uterus.
* Women who could not communicate and give information for the study and those who do not have a working telephone contact.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Surgical site infection
Timeframe: 30 days
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03544710
SponsorMbarara University of Science and Technology