Supplemental Perioperative Oxygen to Reduce the Incidence of Post-Cesarean Endometritis and Wound Infection

University of Washington0 sites143 target enrollmentJanuary 2001

ConditionsWound Infection or Endometritis Post Cesarean Section

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Wound Infection or Endometritis Post Cesarean Section
Sponsor: University of Washington
Enrollment: 143
Primary Endpoint: surgical site infection
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 18 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether supplemental perioperative oxygen significantly decreases the incidence of post-Cesarean endometritis and wound infection among women who undergo Cesarean section after the onset of labor.

Detailed Description

Women undergoing cesarean section after rupture of membranes or onset of labor are randomized in a one to one ratio to either normal or supplemental perioperative oxygen during cesarean section and for two hours afterwards.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

January 2001

End Date

December 2006

Last Updated

18 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel