A Trial of Blunt Needles for the Reduction of Needlestick Injuries During Cesarean Section
Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
Age: 18+
Sex: Female
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina
No Placebo Group
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
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 secondary objective was to determine physician satisfaction with blunt needles during the surgery.
Research Team
SA
Scott A Sullivan, MD
Principal Investigator
Medical University of South Carolina
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
Female
Pregnant
Undergoing a cesarean section
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Blunt needles (Procedure)
- Sharp needle (Procedure)
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Sharp NeedlesActive Control1 Intervention
Sharp needles to close uterus, fascia and skin during cesarean section
Group II: Blunt NeedlesActive Control1 Intervention
Assignment to blunt needles to close uterus, fascia and skin during cesarean section
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Medical University of South Carolina
Lead Sponsor
Trials
994
Recruited
7,408,000+
Dr. Erik Summers
Medical University of South Carolina
Chief Medical Officer
MD from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Dr. Patrick J. Cawley
Medical University of South Carolina
Chief Executive Officer
MD, MBA