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Glove Perforation When Using Blunt Verses Sharp Needles in Cesarean Delivery

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Cesarean Delivery
Glove Perforation
Registration Number
NCT00736580
Lead Sponsor
West Virginia University
Brief Summary

This study is assessing whether there is a decrease in surgical glove punctures using blunt tipped needles compared with sharp needles for suturing during Cesarean Delivery.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
240
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients at least 18 years of age undergoing Cesarean Delivery
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patient less than 18 years of age.
  • Patient not undergoing Cesarean Delivery.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Surgical Glove Perforation.1 week

Direct measurement of the number of glove perforations listed by surgical case.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Surgeon Satisfaction by Likert Scale.1 week

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

West Virginia University Hospitals

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Morgantown, West Virginia, United States

West Virginia University Hospitals
🇺🇸Morgantown, West Virginia, United States

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