Effect of Betadine Vaginal Cleansing Before Cesarean Section to Reduce Postoperative Infectious Morbidity

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of preoperative vaginal cleansing with 5% povidone-iodine in reducing postoperative infectious morbidity among women undergoing cesarean section. The primary outcomes include wound-related complications, while secondary outcomes include postoperative fever, endometritis, wound infection, and white blood cell count.

NCT Number	NCT07715409
Lead Sponsor	Mohamed Mousa Mohamed Mousa
Conditions	Cesarean Section, Surgical Site Infection, Endometritis
Enrollment	600 participants
Start Date	2027-05-01
Primary Completion	2027-05-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-05-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-20