Rectal versus Oral Diclofenac for Relief of Perineal Pain after Episiotomy Repair: A Randomized Controlled Single-blind (Outcome Assessors) Study
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- Conditions
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Registration Number
- PACTR202103495385214
- Lead Sponsor
- Dr. Ifeagwu Chika Sampson
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Pending
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 176
Inclusion Criteria
1. Parturient with uncomplicated singleton pregnancy at term who will have episiotomy at delivery.
Exclusion Criteria
1. Perineal tear other than episiotomy.
2. major postpartum haemorrhage.
3. History of NSAID allergy, gastric or duodenal ulcer, hepatic disease, renal disease, asthma, coagulopathy.
4. Any patient that will require special post-delivery pain control such as sickle cell disease patient and those who decline to be part of the study.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
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What are the molecular mechanisms of diclofenac's analgesic effects on perineal pain after episiotomy repair?
How does rectal diclofenac compare to oral administration in postpartum perineal pain management efficacy?
Which inflammatory biomarkers (e.g., CRP, IL-6) correlate with diclofenac response in episiotomy-related pain?
What adverse events are associated with rectal versus oral diclofenac in postpartum women and how are they managed?
What combination therapies with diclofenac (e.g., paracetamol, local anesthetics) show promise for post-episiotomy pain relief?