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A Clinical Study To Test The Healing Effect Of Darvyadighrita When Applied To Episiotomy Wounds After Childbirth

Phase 3
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Infection of obstetric surgical wound. Ayurveda Condition: VITAPA-MARMAVIDDHAH,
Registration Number
CTRI/2025/05/087940
Lead Sponsor
Seth RV Ayurved Hospital
Brief Summary

Pregnancy and childbirth are critical phases that greatly influence a womans physical and mental health especially during the postpartum period known in Ayurveda as Sutikakaal. This period demands specialized care to aid recovery after the physical strain of vaginal delivery. In modern obstetrics an episiotomy a surgical incision made during labor facilitates childbirth but often results in wounds that can cause pain swelling and discomfort impacting daily activities. While classical Ayurvedic texts do not directly mention episiotomy they extensively describe wound types Vrana and their treatments. Darvyadighrita a traditional Ayurvedic formulation possesses properties such as wound healing Vranaropak pain relief Vedanasthapak anti-inflammatory Shothagna and antimicrobial effects. This study explores its effectiveness in promoting faster healing of episiotomy wounds aiming to reduce postpartum discomfort and improve early maternal well-being.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Not Yet Recruiting
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
80
Inclusion Criteria

Primiparous women with normal vaginal delivery with episiotomy Multiparous women with normal vaginal delivery with episiotomy 1st and 2nd degree perineal tear Age group 19 to 40years Patient irrespective of Religion Cast Socio economic status Occupation Laboratory investigations for inclusion criteria CBC BSLR HIV HBSAG VDRL Urine routine Patients with informed written consent prior to delivery.

Exclusion Criteria

Women with Systemic disorders like Diabetes Mellitus Hypertension Pulmonary tuberculosis Patients having perineal hematoma or abscess Patients with serology positive for HIV VDRL HBsAg HCV Normal delivery with intrapartum complications like PPH Manual removal of placenta 3rd and 4th degree perineal tear Severe Anaemic patients less than 7gm per dl Hb.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Vranaropan7 days
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Vranavedana (Pain)Vranagandha (Foul smell)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Seth R.V. Ayurvedic Hospital

🇮🇳

Mumbai, MAHARASHTRA, India

Seth R.V. Ayurvedic Hospital
🇮🇳Mumbai, MAHARASHTRA, India
Dr Anjali Bhaskarrao Savade
Principal investigator
9970167582
anjalisavade88@gmail.com

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