Clinical trials: Episiotomy
Episiotomy Wound
Relaxation Exercise With Virtual Reality Glasses and Episiotomy-induces Perineal Pain and Fear
The aim of this clinical study is to compare the pain and fear scores of women who gave birth for the first time and who did and did not do relaxation exercises with virtual reality glasses during episiotomy incision and…
- Trial name
- NCT05955716
- Testing
- Virtual reality glasses
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Özlem Çiçek
Virtual Reality, Episiotomy
The Effect of Virtual Reality Application on Student Satisfaction, Self-Confidence, and Anxiety Levels
The study aims to develop a virtual reality application for episiotomy training and to determine the effect of the virtual reality application on student satisfaction, self-confidence, and anxiety levels.
- Trial name
- NCT05905263
- Testing
- Application group with virtual reality
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Pain
Nonpharmacological Method for Relief During Episiotomy Repair
The study was planned as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of reflexology on perceived perineal pain during episiotomy repair.
- Trial name
- NCT06484309
- Testing
- Reflexology Group
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kocaeli University
Obstetric; Injury Pelvic Floor
Perineal Massage During Labor for the Prevention of Perineal Trauma
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether perineal massage during labor can help prevent perineal trauma, such as lacerations or episiotomies.
- Trial name
- NCT07099690
- Testing
- Perineal massage
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 466 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Episiotomy Wound, Pain, Procedural
Lignocaine Only Versus Lignocaine Plus Magnesium Sulphate for Pain Relief After Episiotomy.
Trauma to perineal area is one of common problems faced by obstetricians affecting physical, social and mental wellbeing of patients.
- Trial name
- NCT05418114
- Testing
- Magnesium sulfate
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rawalpindi Medical College
Episiotomy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Standard Care for Episiotomy Wound Healing in Postpartum Women
This study looks at whether a treatment made from a patient's own blood, called platelet-rich plasma (PRP), can help heal the cut made during childbirth (episiotomy) better than standard care alone.
- Conditions
- Episiotomy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Wound Healing, Obstetric
- Trial name
- PRP-EpiHeal (NCT07669285)
- Testing
- Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Standard Wound Care
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saint Andrew Hospital Constanta
Episiotomy Wound, Wound Healing
Episiotomy Wound Care, Episiotomy Wound Healing and Pain Perception
The World Health Organization (WHO) and professional societies recommend restricted episiotomy instead of routine episiotomy. However, since the 1990s, there has been evidence of the risks of the procedure, and although routine…
- Conditions
- Episiotomy Wound, Wound Healing, Pain, Training, Toilet
- Trial name
- NCT05358236
- Testing
- Episiotomy Wound Care and Genital Hygiene Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aydin Adnan Menderes University
Acupuncture, Ear, Episiotomy; Complications
Auricular Acupuncture as Effective Pain Relief After Episiotomy
Background: Episiotomy is performed in up to 30% of vaginal deliveries. Previously, pain treatment following episiotomy has relied on non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) as analgesics, whose use during breastfeeding…
- Conditions
- Acupuncture, Ear, Episiotomy; Complications, Pain, Labor
- Trial name
- NCT03534869
- Testing
- Ear acupuncture, Analgesics
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Sestre Milosrdnice
Episiotomy Wound
Comparative Effect of Air Heat Versus Infra Red Heat on Pain and Wound Healling After Vaginal Delivery Episiotomy
To become "mother" is a beautiful gift given by God to woman. Giving birth is a powerful and life changing even with a lasting impact on women and their families. Pregnancy and labor are exceptional occasions in women's lives.
- Trial name
- NCT05865236
- Testing
- Infra-red lamp therapy + Kegal Exercises, Dry air heat group + Kegal Exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Dehiscence Wound, Secondary Perineal Tear
Conservative Treatment or Resuturing Among Women With Perineal Wound Dehiscence After Vaginal Labour
The goal of this observational study is to make us more aware of the short and long-term outcomes for women having an uncomplicated healing process after a rupture or birth cut in the perineum after giving birth in relation to a…
- Conditions
- Dehiscence Wound, Secondary Perineal Tear, Episiotomy; Dehiscence
- Trial name
- HEAL (NCT06026423)
- Testing
- Clinical examination and pictures, Questionnaire
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 302 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Herlev Hospital
Prolonged Second Stage of Labor
Use of Lubricant Gel to Shorten the Second Stage of Labor During Vaginal Delivery
This experimental study aims to evaluate whether the application of obstetric lubricant gel during vaginal delivery can significantly reduce the duration of the second stage of labor, preserve perineal integrity, and decrease the…
- Trial name
- OBY-GEL (NCT07428317)
- Testing
- Obstetric Lubricant Gel, Standard Active Management of Second Stage
- Where
- Honduras
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras
Episiotomy; Dehiscence
The Effect of Virtual Reality Glasses Applied During Vaginal Incision Suturing on Pain and Satisfaction
The research was conducted as a randomized controlled clinical study to determine the effect of virtual reality glasses on pain and patient satisfaction during the episiotomy repair procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT05578989
- Testing
- Virtual reality glasses
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Pain
Nonpharmacological Method for Relief of Episiotomy
The study is a randomized controlled study to evaluate the effectiveness of acupressure applied to primiparous pregnant women who underwent episiotomy in the early postpartum period.
- Trial name
- NCT05649124
- Testing
- Acupressure group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kocaeli University
Labor Pain, Episiotomy Wound
The Effect Of Ice Massage On Perceıved Pain
Introduction: In this study, it was aimed to examine the effect of ice massage applied to the hand during episiotomy repair on perceived pain.
- Trial name
- icemassage (NCT04288388)
- Testing
- massage group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 347 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Selcuk University
Perineal Tear, Episiotomy Extended by Laceration
Pushing and Manual Perineal Protection Techniques
Perineal trauma during vaginal delivery is very common, especially in countries with a high prevalence of episiotomy. Perineal traumas can range from tears limited to the skin, subcutaneous and vaginal mucosa to severe tears…
- Conditions
- Perineal Tear, Episiotomy Extended by Laceration, Labor Complication
- Trial name
- NCT04823598
- Testing
- Coached pushing and Finnish manual perineal protection, Uncoached pushing and Hands-poised perineal protection
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 164 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Episiotomy, Breastfeeding
Effects of Breastfeeding, Virtual Reality, and Stress Ball on Pain, Anxiety, Cortisol Levels, and Comfort During Episiotomy Repair
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effects of three different interventions-breastfeeding, using a stress ball, or wearing virtual reality (VR) goggles-on pain, anxiety, and stress during episiotomy repair…
- Conditions
- Episiotomy, Breastfeeding, Virtual Reality, Virtual Goggles
- Trial name
- NCT07510477
- Testing
- Breastfeeding and Skin-to-Skin Contact, Virtual Reality (VR) Goggles, Rhythmic Stress Ball Application
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aydin Adnan Menderes University
Episiotomy Wound
Steristrips Adhesive Tape Versus Subcuticular Suture for Episiotomy Repair in Primigravid Obese Women
This study will be done to question the superiority of using skin adhesive tape (® Steri-Strip) closure in wound pain and healing over the traditional running absorbable subcuticular suture technique in perineal repair after…
- Trial name
- NCT03702751
- Testing
- Adhesive tape, Continuous subcuticular skin suturing
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Surgical Scar Tissue of Cesarean Section or Vaginal Tear or Episiotomy
Low Level Laser Therapy for Better Wound Healing
Prospective randomized double blind study. Intervention 1: Low-level laser therapy ca. 72 Joules vs. Intervention 2: No Low-level laser therapy. Outcome: Pain score \& would healing at discharge, 1 months \& 3 months
- Trial name
- NCT06220786
- Testing
- Low-level laser therapy, "Fake" low-level laser therapy
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Elisabethen Krankenhaus Frankfurt GmbH