Status: Not yet recruiting
Effect of Betadine Vaginal Cleansing Before Cesarean Section to Reduce Postoperative Infectious Morbidity
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.
Participants needed: 600
Trial details
Biological sex: FemaleType: InterventionalSponsor: Mohamed Mousa Mohamed MousaUpdated: Jul 20, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria
Active infection No prophylactic antibiotics Chorioamnionitis Placenta previa wi...