Clinical trials: Cesarean Incision
Surgical Site Infection in Obese Women Undergoing C-section
Use of 48 Hour Course of Antibiotics to Prevent Surgical Site Infection in Obese Patients Undergoing Cesarean Delivery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if preoperative antibiotics, followed by 48 hour course of broad spectrum antibiotics prevents wound infection complications in patients that are obese who undergo cesarean section.
- Trial name
- SSI (NCT01194115)
- Testing
- cephalexin & metronidazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 475 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Surgical Site Infection, Obesity
SUpPress SSI - Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) to Reduce Surgical Site Infections
Our goal is to provide data that will give surgeons and hospitals clear recommendations on the use of NPWT for Cesarean section, abdominal hysterectomy and colon surgeries in patients with diabetes and/or obesity.
- Conditions
- Surgical Site Infection, Obesity, Diabetes, Cesarean Section Complications
- Trial name
- SUpPressSSI (NCT03816293)
- Testing
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3,680 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
All Participants Are Post Operative Women After Their 1st Cesarean Delivery or Hysterectomy
Early Rehabilitation of Abdominal Muscle Wall Following Lower Transverse Abdominal Incision
to investigate effect of inducing rehabilitation program very early after lower abdominal transverse incisions on abdominal muscles.
- Trial name
- abdominal reb (NCT07150897)
- Testing
- exercise for lower abdominal muscle wall
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Placenta Accreta
A Comparison Between Bladder Dissection Before and After Uterine Incision During Cesarean Section for Placenta Accreta Spectrum: A Randomized Controlled Study
The worldwide incidence of placenta accreta spectrum is increasing, following the trend of rising caesarean delivery. It is an heterogeneous condition associated with a high maternal morbidity and mortality rate (Jauniaux et al.…
- Trial name
- NCT06957184
- Testing
- bladder dissection in placenta accreta spectrum
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Negative-pressure Wound Therapy, Morbid Obesity
Prophylactic Post-Cesarean Incisional Negative-pressure Wound Therapy in Morbidly Obese Patients
To evaluate the effectiveness of negative-pressure wound therapy in decreasing wound complications in morbidly obese patients (BMI greater than of equal to 40) at Albany Medical Center Hospital.
- Conditions
- Negative-pressure Wound Therapy, Morbid Obesity, Cesarean Section, Wound Infection
- Trial name
- NCT02901613
- Testing
- Negative-pressure wound therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 186 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Albany Medical College
Cesarean Section
Best Incision Site for Obese Patients - Low Versus High Transverse
Retrospective chart review using both out patient and inpatient records of obese patients (BMI of 30 or greater) who have had a cesarean section since the year 2009.
- Trial name
- NCT03041220
- Testing
- cesarean section
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Surgical Wound Infection
Vacuum Assisted Closure for Cesarean Section
To study if incisional vacuum-assisted closure can decrease the risk of infection in cesarean section incisions in the obese compared with standard sterile dressing.
- Trial name
- VACCS (NCT02390401)
- Testing
- Vacuum-assisted closure, Standard sterile dressing
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 166 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Pregnancy
Dermabond Skin Adhesives vs Skin Staples for Closure of Repeat Cesarean Section Skin Incisions
The use of dermabond skin adhesive vs. skin staples for the closure of repeat c-section incisions.
- Trial name
- NCT00505856
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Surgical Wound Infection
Supplemental Perioperative Oxygen to Reduce the Incidence of Post-cesarean Wound Infection
The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of supplemental oxygen at 80% FIO2 can reduce the incidence of surgical site infection after emergency cesarean section.
- Trial name
- NCT01340534
- Testing
- Supplemental oxygen 80% FIO2, Use of air (no oxygen during surgery)
- Where
- Panama
- Volunteers
- 370 people
- Sponsor
- Saint Thomas Hospital, Panama
Cesarean Section, Surgical Wound Infection
Timing of Cesarean Wound Dressing Removal on Wound Healing in Women With BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²
Cesarean delivery is one of the most common surgical procedures in obstetric care. Women with obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30 kg/m² or higher) are at increased risk for postoperative wound complications, including surgical…
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section, Surgical Wound Infection, Wound Healing, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT07846930
- Volunteers
- 726 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Cesarean Section Complications, Uterine Bleeding
Surgical Incision Closure Method to Prevent Niche Formation After Cesarean Section- Randomized Controlled Trial
In the last decade we have been exposed to the complication of a caesarean section called a "niche". A niche is an anaerobic defect in the location of the cesarean section, which represents the discontinuity of the endometrium…
- Trial name
- NCT04766073
- Testing
- Niche prevention suture
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 183 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Cesarean Section Pain
Postoperative in Cesarean Section, the Women Suffering from Pain Due to Wound "incisional Pain", High Level Laser One of Most Effective Methods That Promoting Healing and Decrease Pain so It Will Effective If Use in Decreasing Pain of Cesarian Section
High power laser is safe and effective methods, it's uses increasing one day after day in decreasing pain and promoting healing so its use in postoperative cesarian section will help mothers to overcome pain and return to ADLs…
- Trial name
- NCT06793293
- Testing
- High level laser, Non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs and antibiotics
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Complications; Cesarean Section
Scalpel vs Diathermy in Repeat Cesarean Delivery
The objective of this study is to compare scalpel vs. diathermy in abdominal wall incision in pregnant patients undergoing repeat elective cesarean delivery.
- Trial name
- NCT02493608
- Testing
- scalpel, Diathermy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Surgical Site Infection
Subcutaneous Tissue Irrigation With Povidone Iodine in Decreasing the Rate of Surgical Site Infection Following Cesarean Section
This study aims to assess the efficacy of Povidone Iodine (Betadine®) irrigation of subcutaneous tissue prior to skin closure in reducing the incidence of surgical site infection after elective caesarean section and post…
- Trial name
- NCT03549702
- Testing
- Povidone iodine 1% solution
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Uterine Scar
Assessment of Single and Double Layer Suturation of Lower Segment Uterine Incision by USG After C/S
After 6 months of cesarean delivery, the investigators will compare uterine incision scar defects of single and double layer suturation of uterine incision by transvaginal ultrasonography.
- Trial name
- NCT03676907
- Testing
- double layer suturation technique
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Surgical Site Infections
Effect of Cefazolin and Normal Saline Irrigation on Surgical Site Infections (SSIs)
This study conducted to assess the effects of normal saline or cefazolin irrigation on the incidence of SSIs. Hypothesis: Normal saline or cefazolin irrigation decreases the incidence of SSIs.
- Trial name
- NCT01566734
- Testing
- Cefazolin irrigation, Normal Saline Irrigation
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
Bacterial Vaginoses
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis
This is a double-blinded, placebo controlled, multi-center randomized trial of 482 pregnant women who are diagnosed with Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) in the late 3rd trimester (>34 weeks).
- Trial name
- NCT04578015
- Testing
- Metronidazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Operation Wound; Infection, Endometritis
Use of Antiseptic Solution for Vaginal Wash Before Cesarean Section
To evaluate the rate of infections after cesarean sections in patients with premature rupture of membranes after vaginal wash either with an antiseptic solution (clorhexidine solution) vs. saline solution (placebo).
- Trial name
- NCT03442218
- Testing
- Clorhexidine, Saline solution
- Where
- Panama
- Volunteers
- 203 people
- Sponsor
- Saint Thomas Hospital, Panama
Healing Surgical Wounds
Efficacy of Diathermy on Healing Power of Cesarean Section Scar
To compare the effects of electro-surgery on healing power as a primary outcome (from skin to the peritoneum. And volume of blood loss, incision time and postoperative surgical wound pain as secondary outcomes.
- Trial name
- EDHPCS (NCT03988972)
- Testing
- diathermy, scalpel
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Surgical Site Infection
Local Subcutaneous Gentamicin for Prevention of Surgical Site Infection After Elective Cesarean Section
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether local subcutaneous administration of gentamicin reduces the incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) following elective cesarean section.
- Trial name
- NCT07311395
- Testing
- Gentamicin, Standard antibiotic prophylaxis
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Western Galilee Hospital-Nahariya