Clinical Trial: Supplemental Perioperative Oxygen to Reduce the Incidence of Post-Cesarean Endometritis and Wound Infection

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Supplemental Perioperative Oxygen to Reduce the Incidence of Post-Cesarean Endometritis and Wound Infection

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine whether supplemental perioperative oxygen significantly decreases the incidence of post-Cesarean endometritis and wound infection among women who undergo Cesarean section after the onset of labor.

Detailed Summary: Women undergoing cesarean section after rupture of membranes or onset of labor are randomized in a one to one ratio to either normal or supplemental perioperative oxygen during cesarean section and for two hours afterwards.
Sponsor: University of Washington

Current Primary Outcome: surgical site infection [ Time Frame: within two weeks of cesarean section ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

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Information By: University of Washington

Dates:
Date Received: April 29, 2008
Date Started: January 2001
Date Completion:
Last Updated: April 30, 2008
Last Verified: April 2008