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Maternal Effects of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Treatment in Pregnancy (Randomized Trial of BV Treatment in Pregnancy)
The goal of this study is to examine acceptability and efficacy of 2 kinds of BV treatment among women at low risk for preterm delivery. The objectives are: 1. To examine the side effects and patient acceptability of oral versus intravaginal metronidazole. 2. To compare the efficacy of oral and intravaginal metronidazole for the treatment of BV 3. To study the efficacy of oral and intravaginal metronidazole for the prevention of hospital admission during the 3rd trimester, chorioamnionitis, preterm delivery, and maternal infectious morbidity.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
|---|---|
| Phase | Phase 2 |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 126 |
| Start date | 1999-10 |
| Completion | 2004-09 |
Conditions
- Vaginosis, Bacterial
- Premature Birth
- Birth Weight
- Chorioamnionitis
Interventions
- oral versus vaginal metronidazole
Primary outcomes
- Microbiological, Clinical, and Therapeutic Cure Rates at Follow-Up among Women Treated with Oral vs. Intravaginal Metronidazole — 4 weeks after treatment
Cure rates were assessed by Gram Stain Score (0-3, 4-6, 7-10); Abnormal clincial signs (0, 1-2, 3-4); Therapeutic cure (Gram Stain 0-3 and no symptoms) treatment
Countries
United States