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The Effect of Vaginal Preparation With Chlorhexidine-alcohol vs. Povidine-iodine vs. Saline on Vaginal Bacteria Colony Counts in Pregnant Women
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Chlorhexidine-alcohol, Povidine-iodine, and 1 other intervention for Cesarean Section; Infection and Surgical Site Infection. Completed, enrolled 30 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to see whether chlorhexidine is superior to povidine-iodine vaginal antisepsis at reducing bacteria colony counts in pregnant women by comparing three groups: vaginal washing with chlorhexidine-alcohol, vaginal washing with povidine-iodine, and vaginal washing with saline alone.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Intervention is a 30-second vaginal preparation or topical wash with three chlorhexidine-alcohol 0.5% solution-soaked sponge sticks.
Intervention is a 30-second vaginal preparation or topical wash with three povidine-iodine 10% solution-soaked sponge sticks.
Intervention is a 30-second vaginal preparation or topical wash with three sterile saline-soaked sponge sticks.