Effect of Betadine Vaginal Cleansing Before Cesarean Section to Reduce Postoperative Infectious Morbidity

NOT YET RECRUITING

NCT07715409

NA

Sponsor: Mohamed Mousa Mohamed Mousa

Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of preoperative vaginal cleansing with 5% povidone-iodine in reducing postoperative infectious morbidity among women undergoing cesarean section. The primary outcomes include wound-related complications, while secondary outcomes include postoperative fever, endometritis, wound infection, and white blood cell count.

Key Details

Gender

FEMALE

Age Range

Any - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

600

Start Date

2027-05-01

Completion Date

2027-05-01

Last Updated

2026-07-20

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Conditions

Cesarean Section Surgical Site Infection Endometritis

Interventions

DRUG

Povidone-iodine 5% solution

Vaginal cleansing with 5% povidone-iodine for 30 seconds before cesarean section.

Locations (1)

Al-Azhar University Hospital, Damietta

Damietta, Damietta Governorate, Egypt

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