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The effect of Equisetum arvense (Horse tail) on perineal trauma

Phase 3
Conditions
Perineal laceration during delivery.
Perineal laceration during delivery
Registration Number
IRCT20200224046605N1
Lead Sponsor
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Pending
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

primiparous women
18 to 35 years
gestational age 37 to 38 weeks
informed consent to participate in the study
Iranian nationality living in Mashhad
literacy for reading and writing
single pregnancy
cephalic presentation
Total striae score higher than 9 (Moderate to Severe Striae)
Body mass index 18.5 to 30
having Desire To give birth at Omolbanin Hospital

Exclusion Criteria

medical and obstetric problems
vaginal infection
previous vaginal or perineal surgery
drug or alcohol abuse
vegetarian diet
perineal massage
having a history of allergy to herbal medicines

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Perineal laceration degree. Timepoint: Immediately after delivery. Method of measurement: Observation.;Perineal laceration length. Timepoint: Immediately after delivery. Method of measurement: Measuring with sterile swap and ruler.;Perineal laceration depth. Timepoint: Immediately after delivery. Method of measurement: Measuring with sterile swap and ruler.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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