Clinical Trial: Intrapartum Study of Sterile and Clean Gloves
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: A Comparison of Sterile and Non-sterile Gloves for the Incidence of Chorioamnionitis During Labor: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of sterile or clean gloves during labor exams affects the rate of chorioamnionitis. Chorioamnionitis is an infection of the membranes around the baby.
Detailed Summary: The importance of this study is that intrapartum vaginal exams (while patients are laboring) are performed routinely in modern obstetrical practice, and there is no randomized trial available assessing the relationship between the type of glove used and the rate of chorioamnionitis.
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina
Current Primary Outcome: Clinical chorioamnionitis [ Time Frame: participants will be followed during their intrapartum hospital stay, an expected average of 48-72hrs ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome:
Original Secondary Outcome:
Information By: Medical University of South Carolina
Dates:
Date Received: April 18, 2012
Date Started: May 2011
Date Completion:
Last Updated: May 8, 2013
Last Verified: May 2013