Simple betadine wash before C-Section may slash infection risk
NCT ID NCT07715409
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether cleaning the vagina with a betadine solution for 30 seconds just before a cesarean section can lower the chance of wound infections, fever, and uterine infection after surgery. About 600 women having either planned or emergency C-sections will take part. The study compares those who receive the betadine wash plus standard antibiotics to those who receive antibiotics alone.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- povidone-iodine 5% solution applied vaginally before cesarean section
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple, low-cost step could become standard practice to reduce infections after C-sections, benefiting millions of women worldwide.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center trial, and results may not apply to all hospitals or populations. The benefit may be small or absent in women already receiving antibiotics.
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Conditions
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Al-Azhar University Hospital, Damietta
Damietta, Damietta Governorate, Egypt
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