Maternal Hypothermia After Caesarean Section - Implications for Postoperative Recovery

July 23, 2026 updated by: Elizabeth Reine, Oslo University Hospital

The aim of the study is to assess patient reported outcomes after caesarean section using self report questionnaire.

Study Overview

Status

Enrolling by invitation

Conditions

Caesarean Section

Intervention / Treatment

Other: Self report questionnaire

Detailed Description

The project consists of two studies: Study 1 explores patient reported outcomes after caesarean section related to recovery and quality of care. Study 2 explores possible associations between perioperative hypothermia during caesarean section and postoperative infection

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

700

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

Norway
- Oslo
  - Oslo, Oslo, Norway
    - Oslo University 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

Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Females giving birth through caesarean section

Description

Inclusion Criteria: Caesarean section surgery -

Exclusion Criteria: Stillborn baby, baby admitted to neonatal intensive care,

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Patient reported recovery after caesarean delivery and symptoms of post caesarean infection Time Frame: Data collection 24 hours after surgery and 7 days after surgery and 30 days after surgery	Data collection using questionnaire	Data collection 24 hours after surgery and 7 days after surgery and 30 days after surgery

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Oslo University Hospital

Investigators

Principal Investigator: Elizabeth Reine, PhD, Oslo University Hospital

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

November 1, 2030

Study Completion (Estimated)

November 1, 2030

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 17, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 17, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

November 24, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 24, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 23, 2026

Last Verified