CompletedNot Applicable

Artificial Intelligence-Based Educational Guide

Egypt300 participantsStarted 2025-02-17

Plain-language summary

The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an artificial intelligence-based educational guide to prevent surgical site infection among women delivering via cesarean section. Research hypotheses: H0: An artificial intelligence-based educational guide will not have any effect on reducing the rate of surgical site infection among women delivering via caesarean section. H1: An artificial intelligence-based educational guide will have a significant positive effect on reducing the rate of surgical site infection among women delivering via cesarean section. A purposive sample of 300 CS delivered women was divided randomly by using computer-generated randomization. into a control and intervention group, 150 women each. The control group received standard care. The intervention group received standard care plus the Artificial Intelligence guide * After discharge, the researcher contacts study subjects every day by WhatsApp and phone call for any questions and to remind them of the upcoming follow-up visit. * Women were asked to photograph the incision site and send it via WhatsApp using an end-to-end encrypted messaging platform to evaluate the wound condition. All photos were deleted immediately after completing the study for women's privacy. * At the 10th postoperative day (±3 days), a follow-up was performed in the Outpatient Clinic because the majority of SSIs developed between POD5 and POD10, and due to the importance of timely identification and referral of SSIs. * According to the study protocol, all women were followed until 30 days after CS. Follow-up was performed in the outpatient clinic, and post-CS SSI screening questions were asked, a physical examination of the patient and determined whether the patient had an SSI as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention definition.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 20-60 years who delivered via cesarean section (CS). * Own a smartphone with internet access. * Have basic digital literacy, defined as the ability to use mobile applications, read text messages, and communicate via WhatsApp or similar platforms. * Agree to participate voluntarily and provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Women with severe comorbid medical or psychiatric conditions that may affect their participation or comprehension. * Women without smartphone access or with limited digital skills that prevent them from interacting with the AI-based educational guide. * Women with communication difficulties (e.g., hearing or speech impairment) that hinder engagement with the intervention.

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

A structured interview Questionnaire

Timeframe: 30 days after CS

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07438314

SponsorMansoura University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-10

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