Effect of Perineal Cryotherapy on Episiotomy

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Normal Vaginal Delivery; Perineal Episiotomy

• Registration Number: NCT06921200
• Lead Sponsor: Mansoura University

Brief Summary

The present study aims to evaluate the effect of perineal cryotherapy on episiotomy- associated pain among postpartum women.

The study hypothesis: Post-partum women who apply perineal cryotherapy have lower level of episiotomy- associated pain than those who don't apply.

Detailed Description

The present study included postpartum mothers who are in a good health immediately after giving delivery, having an episiotomy and a normal vaginal birth of a single, full term, healthy baby with normal weight and vertex presentation.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Study First Submitted: 2025-03-03
• Study Start: 2025-04-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-04-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-04-03
• Study First Posted: 2025-04-10
• Last Update Posted: 2025-04-10
• Primary Completion: 2025-06-01
• Study Completion: 2025-06-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

• Postpartum mothers who are in a good health immediately after giving delivery.
• Having an episiotomy and a normal vaginal birth.
• Having a vaginal birth at full term.
• The delivery of a healthy single fetus having normal weight and vertex presentation.

Exclusion Criteria

• Women who are experiencing labor or complications after giving birth, such as hemorrhage, a tear, or a cut in the perineum.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Level of episiotomy-associated pain	from enrollmet until four hours after delivery