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NCT Number: NCT00844636

A Trial of Blunt Needles for the Reduction of Needlestick Injuries During Cesarean Section

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Glove Perforations Needlestick Injuries Wounds and Injuries Wounds, Penetrating Wounds, Stab

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, 29466, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Female
  • Pregnant
  • Undergoing a cesarean section

Exclusion criteria

  • Under age 18
  • Non-English speaking

Treatment and study plan

Sharp needle

Device

Blunt needles

Device

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of observed glove perforations

    Time frame: 1 day

    review post-op

Secondary outcomes

  1. Physician satisfaction with the needle assignment

    Time frame: 1 day

    Rating scale 1-5 (1 being least satisfied and 5 being very satisfied); review post-op

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Medical University of South Carolina

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Randomized Trial of Blunt Needles for the Reduction of Needlestick Injuries During Cesarean Section

Important dates

Study start
2005
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Feb 16, 2009
Registry last updated
Aug 13, 2018

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