CompletedNot Applicable

Vaginal Cleansing With Chlorhexidine Versus Iodine for Prevention of Endometritis

Nigeria239 participantsStarted 2020-06-01

Plain-language summary

Povidone has been approved for vaginal cleansing in the prevention of endometritis postcaesarean section. chlorhexidine solution which is cheap and readily available as shown to prevent endometritis.The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of post-operative vaginal cleansing with povidone-iodine versus chlorhexidinegluconate in reducing post-caesarean maternal endometritis

Who can participate

Age range

15 Years – 45 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * All pregnant women at \> 28 weeks gestational age undergoing emergency caesarean section. * Emergency caesarean sections for women in labour, with ruptured membrane or cord prolapse. * Pregnant women that gave consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Elective caesarean sections * Known allergy to povidone iodine or chlorhexidinegluconate * Diabetes mellitus/ glucose intolerance undergoing elective caesarean section. * Asymptomatic placenta praevia undergoing elective caesarean section * Patients who have chorioamnionitis * Immunosuppressive conditions like AIDS, steroid use * Patients who have coexisting uterine fibroid.

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

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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?

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What they're measuring

post caesarean endometritis

Timeframe: 7 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06936475

SponsorFederal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-09-14

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