Saline vs. special antiseptic for c-section wound cleaning
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study compares cleaning the wound with plain salt water versus a diluted antiseptic solution after a planned C-section. The goal is to see which method better prevents infections for mothers with certain health conditions.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are pregnant with one baby.
- Your C-section is planned for week 37 of pregnancy or later at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital.
- You plan to have your follow-up care with Loma Linda OBGYN.
- You speak English or Spanish.
- You have at least one of these conditions: obesity (BMI 30 or higher), diabetes, water breaking before labor starts, or an infection in the amniotic sac.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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