NCT02693483

Brief Summary

Preoperative vaginal cleansing with povidone iodine and the risk of post cesarean endometritis.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
306

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2015

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2015

Completed
11 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 15, 2016

Completed
11 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 26, 2016

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2016

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

February 26, 2016

Status Verified

February 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

1.2 years

First QC Date

February 15, 2016

Last Update Submit

February 25, 2016

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Number of Subjects with post cesarean endometritis

    Number of Subjects with post cesarean endometritis as diagnosed by fever 38.4°C and greater in first 48 hours after cesarean section with any of the following (uterine tenderness, foul smelling lochia or positive C-reactive protein)

    48 hours

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Number of Subjects with allergic reaction to povidone iodine

    48 hours

Study Arms (2)

povidone iodine

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

153 cases undergoing cesarean sections will have preoperative vaginal cleansing with 10% povidone iodine

Drug: 10% povidone iodine

no vaginal cleansing

NO INTERVENTION

153 cases undergoing cesarean sections

Interventions

Vaginal cleansing will be done with 3 gauze pieces soaked with 10% povidone iodine in a sterilized bowl and the scrub will be done from the vaginal apex to introitus with attention to the anterior, posterior and lateral vaginal wall

Also known as: betadine
povidone iodine

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 40 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients 18-40 years of age who will undergo cesarean deliveries.
  • Able to communicate well with the investigator \& to comply with the requirements of the entire study.
  • Verbal consent obtained from subject and husband / witness before undergoing the study entry (with the understanding that consent may be withdrawn by the patient at any time without prejudice).

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients with allergy to iodine containing solutions.
  • Patients with ante-partum hemorrhage.
  • Patients with ruptured membranes.
  • Patients with any known disease that increases the risk of infection e.g. immunocompromized, those receiving steroids ...etc.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Ain Shams maternity hospital

Cairo, Egypt

RECRUITING

Related Publications (1)

  • Haas DM, Morgan S, Contreras K, Kimball S. Vaginal preparation with antiseptic solution before cesarean section for preventing postoperative infections. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 Apr 26;4(4):CD007892. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007892.pub7.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Infections

Interventions

Povidone-Iodine

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

IodophorsIodine CompoundsInorganic ChemicalsPolyvinylsVinyl CompoundsAlkenesHydrocarbons, AcyclicHydrocarbonsOrganic ChemicalsPovidonePyrrolidinonesPyrrolidinesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsPlasticsPolymersMacromolecular SubstancesBiomedical and Dental MaterialsManufactured MaterialsTechnology, Industry, and Agriculture

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Lecturer of obstetrics and gynecology

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 15, 2016

First Posted

February 26, 2016

Study Start

April 1, 2015

Primary Completion

June 1, 2016

Study Completion

October 1, 2016

Last Updated

February 26, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-02

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