Antiseptic washing during cesarean section
Official title: Antiseptic Washing Prior to Skin Closure During Cesarean Delivery- a Randomized Control Trial
Run by Hadassah Medical Organization · NCT06454227 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if washing the skin before closing up after a cesarean section can help prevent infections and improve recovery for new moms.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
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| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hadassah Medical Organization Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Jerusalem) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 22, 2024 |
| Main results expected | October 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | March 19, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06454227 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant women who are scheduled to undergo cesarean delivery.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients undergoing vaginal delivery will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates whether performing antiseptic washing of the subcutaneous tissue before closing the skin during cesarean sections can reduce the incidence of surgical site infections. The study compares outcomes between patients who receive this washing intervention and those who do not. Researchers will also evaluate additional factors such as scar healing, length of hospital stay, rates of postpartum fever, and readmission cases. The goal is to determine the effectiveness of this practice in improving surgical outcomes for cesarean deliveries.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the rates of surgical site infections in cesarean section patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies in other surgical fields have shown success with antiseptic washing, but this specific intervention during cesarean sections has not been tested in a randomized control trial.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * pregnant women undergoing cesarean delivery Exclusion Criteria: * pregnant women undergoing vaginal delivery
Where it's running
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Hadassah Medical Organization
Jerusalem, Israel Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.