Clinical trials: Cesarean Section Surgery
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
Bladder Injury, Complications; Cesarean Section
Cystoinflation to Prevent Bladder Injury in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Surgery
Part1:The healthy pregnant women with previous operative deliveries admitted for elective C-section will be counselled and conditioned informed consent will be taken to be included in either study group if dense pelvic adhesions…
- Conditions
- Bladder Injury, Complications; Cesarean Section, Adhesions Pelvic
- Trial name
- NCT04302545
- Testing
- Cystoinflation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 564 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shazia Saaqib
Postoperative Anaemia
The Use of Iron Therapy for Patients With Anemia After Caesarean Section
The purpose of this study is to determine whether oral or intravenous iron is effective in the treatment of anaemia (iron-poor blood) after caesarean section.
- Trial name
- VITAPOP (NCT01975272)
- Testing
- Ferinject, Ferrous fumarate
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Cesarean Section, Surgical Site Infection
Preoperative Application of Chlorhexidine to Reduce Infection With Cesarean Section After Labor
Surgical site infections (SSI) are the second most common cause of nosocomial infections accounting for 15% of all nosocomial infections among hospitalized patients and 38% of nosocomial infections in surgical patients.
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section, Surgical Site Infection, Nosocomial Infection
- Trial name
- PRACTICAL (NCT03423147)
- Testing
- 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloth, 4% Chlorhexidine gluconate vaginal scrub
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 319 people
- Sponsor
- Angela Bianco
Surgical Wound Dehiscence, Wound Infection
Prevention of Wound Complications After Cesarean Delivery in Obese Women Utilizing Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Wound complications after Cesarean section (C-section) are common in obese women. Approximately 25% of obese women having a C-section will have a wound complication.
- Trial name
- NCT00654641
- Testing
- Negative pressure wound closure, Standard wound closure
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Endometritis, Wound Infection
Study of Effectiveness and Safety of Azithromycin-based Extended-spectrum Prophylaxis to Prevent Post Cesarean Infection
The Cesarean Section Optimal Antibiotic Prophylaxis (C/SOAP) study is a large pragmatic multi-center randomized clinical trial designed to evaluate the comparative effectiveness and safety of azithromycin-based extended-spectrum…
- Conditions
- Endometritis, Wound Infection, Abscess, Surgical Site Infection
- Trial name
- C/SOAP (NCT01235546)
- Testing
- Azithromycin and standard of care
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,013 people
- Sponsor
- Alan Tita
Persistent Pain After Delivery
Persistent Pain After CS Delivery
Many factors influence the development of persistent pain after CS (chronic pain) as well as post-partum depression. We are attempting to use trajectory pain methods in an attempt to identify those at risk for the development of…
- Trial name
- NCT01996592
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 575 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Complications; Cesarean Section, Surgical Wound Infection
Subcuticular Suture for Cesarean Skin Incision Closure
A comparison of the type of suture used for cesarean skin incision approximation and the subsequent rate of wound complications has not been widely studied.
- Trial name
- NCT02459093
- Testing
- poliglecaprone 25 suture, polyglactin 910 suture
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 550 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Analgesia, Obstetrical, Postpartum Hemorrhage
Prospective Effect of Intravenous Ketorolac on Opioid Use, EBL and Complications Following Cesarean Delivery
In this randomized, double-blind control trial to evaluate the effect of ketorolac given at the time of cord clamp has on estimated blood loss and postcesarean pain control.
- Conditions
- Analgesia, Obstetrical, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Opioid Use, Nonsteroidals (NSAIDs)Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT02509312
- Testing
- Ketorolac
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cesarean Section
Comparison Study of Wound Closure at Time of Cesarean Delivery: Dermabond Glue Versus Surgical Staples
Women who have a cesarean delivery have a surgical incision on their abdomen (belly). The usual way to close this opening is with metal surgical staples.
- Trial name
- NCT00524511
- Testing
- Surgical skin staples, Dermabond
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Wound Infection
Topical Silver for Prevention of Wound Infection After Cesarean Delivery
A common concern in any surgical procedure is the occurrence of infection. Silver-containing treatments are popular and used in wound treatment; however, there is presently little evidence of the effectiveness of…
- Trial name
- NCT01169064
- Testing
- Silver-containing surgical dressing, Cloth adhesive dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 475 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Cesarean Section, Complication
A Skin Glue Versus Subcuticular Suture for Cesarean Closure Study
The aim of this study is to compare cesarean incision outcomes between patients with incision closed with the Dermabond Prineo system compared to standard subcuticular suture.
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section, Complication, Wound
- Trial name
- NCT05903547
- Testing
- Dermabond Prineo, Suture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 151 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
POSTOPERATIVE PAIN
Comparative Study of Two Different Techniques to Perform TAP-blocks
The TAP is a space between the muscle layers of the abdominal wall that houses nerves supplying the abdominal skin. Injecting the local anesthetic ropivacaine into this space will block these nerves and prevent pain following…
- Trial name
- Surgical-TAP (NCT02571439)
- Testing
- Surgical TAP block, Conventional TAP block, 0.5% ropivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Maimonides Medical Center
Cesarean Section; Infection, Surgical Site Infection
Vaginal Preparation With Chlorhexidine-alcohol vs. Povidine-iodine vs. Saline
The purpose of this study is to see whether chlorhexidine is superior to povidine-iodine vaginal antisepsis at reducing bacteria colony counts in pregnant women by comparing three groups: vaginal washing with…
- Trial name
- NCT03640507
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine-alcohol, Povidine-iodine, Sterile saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Cesarean Section Complications, Wound Breakdown
Antimicrobial Dressing Versus Standard Dressing in Obese Women Undergoing Cesarean Delivery
This will be an open label pilot randomized controlled clinical trial. Women undergoing cesarean delivery will be randomized to have standard wound dressing care or chlorohexidine gluconate (CHG) impregnated wound dressing…
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section Complications, Wound Breakdown, Wound Infection, Satisfaction
- Trial name
- NCT03887299
- Testing
- ReliaTect™ Post-Op Dressing (contains chlorohexidine gluconate or CHG), Standard Wound Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 154 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Surgical Anesthesia, Cesarean Section
Comparison of Chloroprocaine vs Lidocaine for Epidural Anesthesia in Cesarean Delivery
Regional anesthesia is commonly used for elective and emergency cesarean delivery. It provides numerous safety advantages when compared to general anesthesia for both the mother and fetus1.
- Trial name
- NCT03414359
- Testing
- 2% Lidocaine, 3% Chloroprocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Surgery, Opioid Use
Opioid Prescribing After Cesarean Delivery
The number of opioid overdose deaths in the United States has quadrupled in 15 years, a dramatic manifestation of the current opioid abuse epidemic.
- Trial name
- NCT03168425
- Testing
- Tailored prescription, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 190 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Surgical Site Infection Following Cesarean Delivery
Comparison of Surgical Skin Preps During Cesarean Deliveries
In women that undergo non-emergency cesarean delivery, we are comparing the skin preparation solutions for best outcome of surgical site infection.
- Trial name
- NCT01870583
- Testing
- Iodine povidone, Chlorhexidine, Combination iodine and chlorhexidine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,404 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Cesarean Section
Cesarean Section Via Enhanced Recovery
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols have been proven to be very successful in specific patient populations. An example is with ERAS for colorectal surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03552822
- Testing
- ERAS Protocol Implementation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 541 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Analgesia, Obstetrical, Obstetric Surgical Procedures
Spinal Morphine vs. Hydromorphone for Pain Control After Cesarean Delivery
Intrathecal (IT) opioids are commonly administered with local anesthetic during spinal anesthesia for post-Cesarean delivery analgesia. Traditionally, IT morphine has been used but the use of IT hydromorphone is growing.
- Trial name
- NCT02789410
- Testing
- Morphine, Hydromorphone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic