Evaluation of the effect of adding vaginal lavage with betadine to routine abdominal lavage on infection after cesarean section

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20130812014333N166

Enrollment

170

Registered

2021-04-12

Start date

2021-04-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-04-26

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Conditions

cesarean wound complications, such as disruption or infection. Other surgical procedures as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure

Interventions

Intervention 1: In the intervention group, in addition to routine washing of the abdominal skin with betadine, vaginal washing with betadine is performed before cesarean section. Rinsing is done with

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Women candidates for repeat and non-repeat cesarean section Singleton Gestational age of 37 weeks and above

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Allergy to betadine Emergency cesarean section Placenta previa, diabetes Disposal of meconium Long-lasting labor and mothers undergoing frequent vaginal examinations AIDS patients Patients with immunosuppressive diseases

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Wound infection. Timepoint: Beginning of the study, 6 weeks after surgery. Method of measurement: doctor checkup.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactKhadigeh Rahmani

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

yas2934@yahoo.com+98 83 3427 6306

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026