Status:
COMPLETED
A Trial of Blunt Needles for the Reduction of Needlestick Injuries During Cesarean Section
Lead Sponsor:
Medical University of South Carolina
Conditions:
Glove Perforations
Needlestick Injuries
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The objective of this study was to determine if blunt needle use during cesarean section closure protects against glove perforation and percutaneous injury to the surgeon and surgical assistant. A sec...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Female
- Pregnant
- Undergoing a cesarean section
Exclusion
- Under age 18
- Non-English speaking
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
194 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00844636
Start Date
January 1 2005
End Date
December 1 2008
Last Update
August 13 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29466