Clinical trials: Perineal Tear
Pregnancy Complications
Obstetric Perineal Trauma and Physiotherapy
The main objective is to investigate effects of perineal trauma at birth on women´s health and whether early physiotherapy improves pelvic floor strength.
- Trial name
- NCT02682212
- Testing
- Physiotherapy intervention
- Where
- Iceland
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Landspitali University Hospital
Pelvic Floor Disorders, Pelvic Floor; Perineal Rupture, Obstetric
The Effect of a Postpartum Training Program on Women Who Have Suffered a Levator Ani Injury.
The goal of this pilot randomized pilot controlled trial (RTC)is to collect acceptability and feasibility outcomes of a physiotherapy individualized program in women with levator injury that is intended to be used in a larger…
- Conditions
- Pelvic Floor Disorders, Pelvic Floor; Perineal Rupture, Obstetric, Physiotherapy
- Trial name
- NCT05617092
- Testing
- Physiotherapy treatment
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region
Improving Quality of Life
Pain Relief During Repair of Postpartum Perineal Tears
The aim of our study is to compare the analgesic effect of topical application of lidocaine-prilocaine cream and lidocaine infiltration during repair of postpartum perineal tears.
- Trial name
- LPPT (NCT02883179)
- Testing
- lidocaine injection, lidocaine-prilocaine cream
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Perineal Trauma, Postpartum Pain
RELIEVE Study- Platelet-Rich Plasma to Reduce Postpartum Pain After Perineal Tears or Episiotomy
Perineal tears and episiotomies are common after vaginal birth and may cause persistent pain, impaired wound healing, pain during sexual activity, and concerns about genital appearance.
- Conditions
- Perineal Trauma, Postpartum Pain, Episiotomy, Perineal Laceration
- Trial name
- RELIEVE (NCT07727213)
- Testing
- Autologous Non-Activated Platelet-Rich Plasma, Saline (0.9%, sterile, for infusion)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Episiotomy Wound
Simple Continuous, Subcuticular and Interrupted Skin Suturing of Episiotomy and 2nd-degree Perineal Tears
Millions of women worldwide undergo perineal suturing after childbirth and the type of repair may have an impact on pain and healing.
- Trial name
- NCT03611452
- Testing
- Episiotomy
- Volunteers
- 138 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Vaginal Laceration During Delivery
The PAIN (Pelvic Area Injection for Numbness) Study
Postpartum pain can interfere with patient's ability to care for themselves, and their newborn, and untreated pain is associated with risk of greater opioid use, postpartum depression, and development of persistent pain.
- Trial name
- PAIN (NCT05972681)
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Epinephrine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Puerperal Infection
Prophylactic Antibiotic After Perineal Tear
Current World Health Organization guidelines recommend routine antibiotic prophylaxis for women with perineal tear 3rd and 4th degree but not for 2nd degree because of insufficient evidence of effectiveness.
- Trial name
- PATPET (NCT04763486)
- Testing
- Cefazolin (Cefamezin)
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 2,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Meir Medical Center
Perineal Tear, Pain
The Application of Honey on Perineal Sutures
Evaluate the effect of honey on perineal tears or episiotomies pain associated or not with anterior vulvar tears after vaginal delivery.
- Conditions
- Perineal Tear, Pain, Burns
- Trial name
- NCT03670420
- Testing
- Medical honey
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Parturition
Perineal Echography in the Delivery Room for the Detection of Anal Lesions
The main objective of this study is to compare the rate of anal incontinence (measured by the Wexner score, qualitative and quantitative (> 4)) at 3 months post partum among primiparas with vaginal tears ≥ 2nd degree who receive…
- Trial name
- OASIS 1 (NCT01320995)
- Testing
- Perineal ultrasound
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
Complication of Labor and Delivery
Palestinian Perineum and Birth Complication Study
In this study the investigators want to assess complications associated to pregnancy and delivery, and interventions used during labor. Pregnancy and delivery related complications are a major health problem globally.
- Trial name
- PPS (NCT02427854)
- Testing
- Education by animated training video, Interactive hands-on bedside training
- Where
- 4 sites in Palestinian Territories
- Volunteers
- 51,041 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Birth Injuries
The Effect of Primary Delivery of the Anterior Compared With the Posterior Shoulder on Perineal Trauma: a Randomized Controlled Trial
It is unknown if primary delivery of the anterior or the posterior shoulder causes less perineal tear. The objective of this trial is to evaluate the incidence and degree of perineal trauma after primary delivery of the anterior…
- Trial name
- NCT01937546
- Testing
- Primary delivery of anterior shoulder, Primary delivery posterior shoulder
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 650 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Holbaek Sygehus
Episiotomy; Complications, Scar Tissue
Optimizing Postpartum Pelvic Health Through Self-Scar Tissue Massage of Episiotomy and Perineal Scar Tissue A Pilot RCT
The goal of this Pilot Randomized Control Trial (RCT) is to determine if a larger RCT evaluating the effect of self-scar tissue massage of episiotomy and/or vagina/perineal tear scar tissue on pelvic health outcomes is feasible.
- Conditions
- Episiotomy; Complications, Scar Tissue, Perineal Tear, Vaginal Tear Resulting From Childbirth
- Trial name
- EPIS (NCT05908292)
- Testing
- Pelvic Floor Scar Tissue Self-Scar Massage
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Perineal Tear
Low Power Laser for Spontaneous Perineal Laceration
Scenario: spontaneous perineal laceration is an injury to the tissue in the perineum region, which can occur during vaginal delivery.
- Trial name
- LASER (NCT04914182)
- Testing
- LASER, CONTROL
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Materno Infantil Prof. Fernando Figueira
Episiotomy; Complications, Laceration
Comparison Low-Level Laser Therapy With Cryotherapy in Parturients With Laceration and/or Episiotomy on Pain Reduction
The changes that occur during pregnancy can lead to symptoms and complaints for women. Vaginal delivery has several benefits for both the mother and baby; however, during labor, some injuries may occur, such as lacerations and…
- Trial name
- CL (NCT06370910)
- Testing
- Low-Level Laser Therapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Perineal Laceration, Tear, or Rupture During Delivery
TRESPASS Clinical Study
The purpose of this study is to assess the superiority of a standardized perineal massage in the decrease in vagino-perineal lacerations.
- Trial name
- NCT06443736
- Testing
- Standardized perineal massage, Primary prevention
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 154 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Azienda Sanitaria-Universitaria Integrata di Udine
Sphincter (Anal); Perineal Rupture, Obstetric, Perineal Tear
One Plus One Equals Two, Will That do?
A new clinical practice to reduce perineal trauma has been adopted by many maternity wards in Sweden. This practice involves collegial midwifery assistance during the second stage of labor and the birth of the baby.
- Conditions
- Sphincter (Anal); Perineal Rupture, Obstetric, Perineal Tear, Pelvic Floor Disorders, Experience, Life
- Trial name
- Oneplus (NCT03770962)
- Testing
- Two midwives
- Where
- 4 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 3,058 people
- Sponsor
- Region Skane
Dyspareunia
Effectiveness of Radiofrequency Combined With Ultrasound for the Treatment of Postpartum Dyspareunia
The objective of this community-based, non-randomized, quasi-experimental study is to assess the effectiveness of BTL EXILIS technology-based on combined radiofrequency and ultrasound-in women of childbearing age from an…
- Trial name
- NCT07504991
- Testing
- Combining radiofrequency and ultrasound. BTL Exilis
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Investigacio Sanitaria Pere Virgili
Perineal Trauma, Episiotomy
Effect of Boric Acid Wet Dressing on Postpartum Perineal Healing and Pain
Perineal trauma, including episiotomy and first- or second-degree perineal tears, is a common postpartum condition associated with pain and delayed wound healing after vaginal birth.
- Conditions
- Perineal Trauma, Episiotomy, Episiotomy Wound, Perineal Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07748182
- Testing
- 2% Boric Acid Wet Dressing, 0.9% Normal Saline Wet Dressing, Routine Care Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Perineum; Injury, Episiotomy Wound
Use Of Virtual Reality To Reduce Anxiety And Pain During Repair Of Perineal Laceration And Episiotomy
Virtual Reality will be used to decrease anxiety and pain during suturing of episiotomy and perineal lacerations
- Conditions
- Perineum; Injury, Episiotomy Wound, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT04693013
- Testing
- Virtual Reality for Anxiety Reduction
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Ziv Hospital
Perineal Laceration, Tear, or Rupture During Delivery
Study on Fewer Tears (SOFT) - The Effect of Local Anesthesia on the Incidence of Perineal Tears in the First Vaginal Birth
The SOFT study investigates whether local anaesthesia during the second stage of labor decreases the incidence of perineal tears, including sphincter injuries, in women with their first vaginal birth (non-instrumental).
- Trial name
- SOFT (NCT07499752)
- Testing
- Perineal protection techniques
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 1,350 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet