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 implantationPregnancy and ChildbirthComplications 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
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method