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Randomised controlled trial of prophylactic antibiotics at the time of oocyte retrieval and their impact on incidence of bacterial contamination of the catheter used for embryo transfer, embryo implantation and pregnancy rates.

Completed
Conditions
Embryo implantation
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Complications associated with artificial fertilization
Registration Number
ISRCTN71286562
Lead Sponsor
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2005 Update - Department of Health (UK)
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
350
Inclusion Criteria

Patients undergoing embryo transfer without any indication of pelvic infection.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients allergic to penicillin
2. Patients previously in trial
3. Patients who required antibiotics at the time of egg collection

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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