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NCT00844636 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
A Trial of Blunt Needles for the Reduction of Needlestick Injuries During Cesarean Section
A NA study of Glove Perforations and Needlestick Injuries, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 194
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT00844636 is a NA study of Glove Perforations and Needlestick Injuries that has completed, run by Medical University of South Carolina. The registered enrollment target is 194 participants. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT00844636, a NA study of Glove Perforations and Needlestick Injuries, has completed, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 194 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
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.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Sharp needle
- DEVICE Blunt needles
Study Locations (1)
South Carolina
- Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 194 participants |
| Start Date | 2005-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2008-12 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00844636
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00844636 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 194 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Medical University of South Carolina, which has 755 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Glove Perforations appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Sharp needle is the first listed.
NCT00844636 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include South Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00844636 about?
NCT00844636 is a clinical study titled "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.
What is the current status of trial NCT00844636?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 194 participants. The study started on 2005-01. Estimated completion is 2008-12.
What conditions does trial NCT00844636 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Glove Perforations, Needlestick Injuries.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00844636?
The interventions under investigation include: Sharp needle (DEVICE), Blunt needles (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00844636?
This trial is sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina, which has 755 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT00844636 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across South Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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