Saline rinse during planned c-section
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests if rinsing the belly with saline during a planned c-section reduces infection and speeds recovery. It may help women having a single baby at full term.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old
- You are having a planned (not emergency) c-section at 37 weeks or later
- You are carrying only one baby
- Your water has not broken yet
- Your BMI is between 18.5 and 34.9
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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