Uterine Flora During Elective and Urgent Cesarean Sections

March 30, 2009 updated by: Western Galilee Hospital-Nahariya

Uterine Flora During Elective and Urgent Cesarean Sections and Its Relationship to Postpartum Complications.

Hypothesis: The bacterial flora of the uterus during elective Cesarean sections differs from the uterine flora during non-elective Cesarean sections. We want to study whether the uterine flora can predict post-cesarean febrile morbidity and endometritis.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Objective: To evaluate the uterine flora at the time of elective and non-elective cesarean sections and to study the relationship to the development of postpartum fever and/or endometritis.

Methods: Eight-hundred women who will be delivered by cesarean section will be enrolled in this study. Cultures will be obtained during the surgery from the open uterine cavity after removal of the placenta. Data regarding postpartum morbidity would be collected.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

600

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Nahariya, Israel, 22100
        • Western Galilee Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 50 years (ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Women undergoing cesarean sections in Western galilee Hospital

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Cesarean delivery

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Vaginal delivery

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
1.
Elective Cesarean sections
2.
Non-elective cesarean section

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
To compare bacteriological growth between elective and non-elective cesarean section
Time Frame: 5 years
5 years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
To study the various bacteria growth in the uteri, and to compare type of bacteria to post-op morbidity
Time Frame: 5 years
5 years

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2005

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 11, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 11, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

July 12, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 31, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 30, 2009

Last Verified

March 1, 2009

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 1-Bornstein

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