At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordN/ACompleted· 240 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Blunt tipped needle +1 moreother
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Glove Perforation When Using Blunt vs. Sharp Needles in Cesarean Delivery
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Blunt tipped needle and Sharp needles for Cesarean Delivery and Glove Perforation. Completed, enrolled 240 participants across 1 site.
Detailed 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.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsCesarean Delivery, Glove Perforation
CountriesUnited States
Collaborators--
Timeline
N/ACompletedFinished
20082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
Enrollment StartJun 2008
First PostedAug 2008
Primary CompletionJun 2009
Study CompletionSep 2009
TodayJul 2026
First PostedAug 18, 2008
Enrollment StartJun 1, 2008
Primary CompletionJun 1, 2009
Study CompletionSep 1, 2009
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1 yearPosted 17.9 years ago
Interventions
Blunt tipped needleother
The Cesarean delivery is performed using blunt tipped needles.
Sharp needlesother
The cesarean is performed using standard sharp surgical suture needles.