Subcutaneous Tissue Irrigation With Povidone Iodine in Decreasing the Rate of Surgical Site Infec… (NCT03549702) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Subcutaneous Tissue Irrigation With Povidone Iodine in Decreasing the Rate of Surgical Site Infection Following Cesarean Section
Egypt1 participantsStarted 2017-01-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to assess the efficacy of Povidone Iodine (Betadine®) irrigation of subcutaneous tissue prior to skin closure in reducing the incidence of surgical site infection after elective caesarean section and post discharge.
Who can participate
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Age: from 20 to 35 old years.
. Elective cesarean section.
. Caesarean section time from skin incision to skin closure less than 60 minutes.
. Preoperative Hemoglobin more than 10 gm /dl.
. Body Mass Index: 20\_30 Kg/m2 .
Exclusion criteria
. Body Mass Index: \<20 or \>30 Kg/m2.
. Diabetic patient.
. Feverish patient.
. Patient using steroids for chronic illness.
. Hypertension chronic or with pregnancy.
. Prelabour rupture of membranes.
. Difference in pre and postoperative hemoglobin more than 10%.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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 up to 14 days following elective caesarian section.