Comparison of Adhesive Glue With Skin Suture for Repair of Episiotomy
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Mediolateral Episiotomy After Delivery
- Registration Number
- NCT00840788
- Lead Sponsor
- Hospital Sao Joao
- Brief Summary
Surgical repair of perineal lesions after delivery is frequently associated with pain and discomfort interfering with the normal activities of the puerperium. The aim of this study was to compare perineal skin repair after episiotomy with adhesive glue versus a subcuticular suture, regarding the incidence of pain and wound complications.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 100
Inclusion Criteria
- vaginal delivery
- episiotomy performed
- no further perineal or vaginal lesions present
Exclusion Criteria
- previously existing local infections or lesions
- body mass index > 35 (Kg/m2)
- severe pulmonary disease
- collagen disease
- known immunodeficiency
- diabetes mellitus
- immunosuppressive treatment
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Self-assessed perineal pain First 30 days after delivery
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Total time spent with repair of episiotomy within 1 hour after birth Pain during procedure within 1 hour after birth Difficulties reported during procedure within 1 hour after birth Number of sutures and adhesive devices used within 1 hour after birth Wound complications 42-68 hours after delivery Need to seek health facilities 30 days after delivery Return of sexual activity 30 days after delivery
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Servico de Ginecologia e Obstetricia, Hospital de S, Joao
🇵🇹Porto, Portugal
Servico de Ginecologia e Obstetricia, Hospital de S, Joao🇵🇹Porto, Portugal