Title

Use of Antiseptic Solution for Vaginal Wash Before Cesarean Section
Use fo Antiseptic Solution for Vaginal Wash Before Cesarean Section in Patients With Premature Rupture of Membranes. A Randomized, Double Blind, Controlled Trial.
  • Phase

    N/A
  • Study Type

    Interventional
  • Status

    Completed No Results Posted
  • Study Participants

    203
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).
Study Started
Jun 01
2017
Primary Completion
Aug 31
2017
Study Completion
Feb 28
2018
Last Update
Dec 09
2019

Drug Clorhexidine

Vaginal wash with clorhexidine solution previous to cesarean section in patients with premature rupture of membranes.

Drug Saline solution

Vaginal wash with saline solution previous to cesarean section in patients with premature rupture of membranes.

Clorhexidine Experimental

Vaginal wash with clorhexidine solution

Saline solution Placebo Comparator

Vaginal wash with saline solution

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Women with gestation between 34 and 41 6/7 weeks.
Premature rupture of membranes (> 6 hours).
Use of prophylactic antibiotic 1 hour previous to cesarean section.

Exclusion Criteria:

Any source of infection diagnosed previous to surgery.
Fever of unknown origin previous to surgery.
No Results Posted