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Comparison of vaginal preparation with povidone iodine solution and metronidazole gel on infection after cesarean section

Comparison of vaginal preparation with povidone iodine solution and metronidazole gel on infection after cesarean section

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20201202049573N1
Enrollment
270
Registered
2020-12-12
Start date
2020-12-12
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-01-05

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Infections after cesarean section. Infection of obstetric surgical wound

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Vaginal preparation with 5 gr metronidazole gel Before cesarean section by applicator, Up to 15 minutes before cesarean section. Intervention 2: Intervention group:

Sponsors

Yasouj University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
15 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: At least gestational weeks should be 22 weeks. Be candidate for cesarean section

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Fever and chorioamnionitis symptoms and signs Thick meconium Admition in labour more than 4 hours Rinse the vagina in labor with antiseptic HIV posetive Manifest diabetes or gestational diabetes BMI = 30

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Cesarean section incision opening. Timepoint: During 6 weeks after surgery. Method of measurement: Examination and observation.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Fever. Timepoint: The first 24 hours? Once a week for up to 6 weeks. Method of measurement: Thermometer.;Urinary tract infection. Timepoint: The first 24 hours? Once a week for up to 6 weeks. Method of measurement: First the clinical signs and then the urine test.;Necrotizing fasciitis. Timepoint: Up to 6 weeks each week. Method of measurement: Clinical signs? Fever.;Metritis. Timepoint: Up to 6 weeks each week. Method of measurement: Clinical signs? Fever.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactParastou Rad

Yasouj University of Medical Sciences

parastou.RAD@yums.ac.ir+98 74 3323 6302

Outcome results

None listed

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