CompletedNot Applicable

Use Versus Non-use of Bladder Catheterization in Elective Cesarean Delivery

Canada60 participantsStarted 2024-08-27

Plain-language summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the impact of routine bladder catheterization in uncomplicated cesarean sections on hospitalization time (readiness to discharge), time to ambulation, urinary retention, development of urinary tract infections, prevention of bladder injury, operating time, and patient satisfaction.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion criteria: \- women who are 18 years of age or older with a singleton pregnancy presenting for an elective primary or repeat CS. Exclusion criteria: \- diagnosis of abnormal placentation including placenta previa, vasa previa, or suspected invasive disease

What they're measuring

Time at readiness for discharge post-surgery

Timeframe: Prior to discharge, average of 2 days postpartum

Time to ambulation

Timeframe: Prior to discharge, an average of 2 days postpartum

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06242756

SponsorUniversity of Calgary

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-02-18

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