Post-Cesarean Wound Drainage is Not Necessary in Women at Increased Risk of Hemorrhage

Phase 4

Terminated

• Conditions: Pregnancy; Hemorrhage

• Registration Number: NCT00779727
• Lead Sponsor: University of Zurich

Brief Summary

Randomized controlled trial assessing the benefit of cesarean wound drainage in pregnant women at increased risk of hemorrhage. The pregnant women at increased risk of hemorrhage were randomised in two groups. In one group 2 wound drainages were placed during the cesarean section, in the other group none. Outcome measures were difference between preoperative and postoperative hemoglobin, postoperative fever, cumulative opiate dose adjusted to body weight, length of stay and operation time. It is postulated that the pregnant women with increased risk of hemorrhage do not profit from the routine placement of wound drainages.

* Trial with surgical intervention

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 1999-10
• Study Completion: 2004-06
• Status Verified: 2008-09
• Study First Submitted: 2008-09-04
• Study First Submitted QC: 2008-10-23
• Last Update Submitted: 2008-10-23
• Study First Posted: 2008-10-24
• Last Update Posted: 2008-10-24

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: TERMINATED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL