Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Women only

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 typeInterventional
SexWomen only
Enrollment600 (estimated)
SponsorHadassah Medical Organization
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Jerusalem)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 22, 2024
Main results expectedOctober 1, 2027
Study endsDecember 1, 2028
Registry record updatedMarch 19, 2025
Trial IDNCT06454227 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

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Inclusion Criteria:

* pregnant women undergoing cesarean delivery

Exclusion Criteria:

* pregnant women undergoing vaginal delivery

Where it's running

  • Hadassah Medical Organization
    Jerusalem, Israel
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.