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

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
AgeNot listed
SponsorMohamed Mousa Mohamed Mousa

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

Active infection No prophylactic antibiotics Chorioamnionitis Placenta previa with antepartum hemorrhage

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Povidone-iodine 5% solution

Treatment groups

600 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Mohamed Mousa Mohamed Mousa

Lead sponsor

Al-Azhar University

Sponsor institution