Perineal repair trial

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Pregnancy and Childbirth; Surgery; Obstetric perineal trauma

• Registration Number: PACTR201405000819843
• Lead Sponsor: Mr Dan Selo-Ojeme

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-05-04
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 264

Inclusion Criteria

spontaneous vaginal birth
gestational age of 37 weeks and above, episiotomy or second degree perineal tear, repair performed by one of the trained doctors
nulliparity.

Exclusion Criteria

declined to participate,
instrumental vaginal delivery,
extensive perineal trauma,
delivered of still born baby or baby with severe congenital anomalies
a history of previous perineal surgery, hematological disorder, HIV, hepatitis b virus infection, sickle cell disease, and severe perineal warts

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
was perineal pain experienced on walking or sitting

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
the use of analgesia, the need for suture removal, wound dehiscence, urinary and bowel problems, sexual difficulties, patient satisfaction with cosmetic appearance.