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Use Versus Non-use of Bladder Catheterization in Elective Cesarean Delivery

Cesarean Section Complications

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the impact of routine bladder catheterization in uncomplicated cesarean sections on hospitalization time (readiness to discharge), time to ambulation, urinary retention, development of urinary tract infections, prevention of bladder injury, operating time, and patient satisfaction.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    FEMALE

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion criteria:

\- women who are 18 years of age or older with a singleton pregnancy presenting for an elective primary or repeat CS.

Exclusion criteria:

\- diagnosis of abnormal placentation including placenta previa, vasa previa, or suspected invasive disease

Study Location

University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Canada

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Study Sponsored By
University of Calgary
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Study ID: NCT06242756