Maternal Effects of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Treatment in Pregnancy
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2005-03-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
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.