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The effect of topical ointment of Propolis on severity of episiotomy pain and wound healing

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Condition 1: Severity of episiotomy pain. Condition 2: Episiotomy wound healing.
Registration Number
IRCT20110524006582N37
Lead Sponsor
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
72
Inclusion Criteria

Gravid one and two women
Living in Tabriz city
Willingness and possibility of the mother to go to Alzahra and Taleghani hospitals on the 10th day
Vaginal delivery with mediolateral incision

Exclusion Criteria

Prolonged rupture of the amniotic sac (more than 18 hours)
Use of special drugs such as anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant drugs
Addiction to alcohol or drugs
History of diseases interfering with wound healing such as systemic, cardiac, renal, pulmonary diseases, coagulation disorder, immunodeficiency, connective tissue disorder, diabetes, anemia, mental illness, hemophilia (based on medical records)
Abnormal postpartum bleeding
Preterm labor
Allergy to propolis
Large or extended episiotomy (third or fourth degree tear and episiotomy cut length greater than 3-4 cm)
History of surgery or visible lesions in the perineum
Severe anemia (hemoglobin less than 7 grams per deciliter)
Other tears in addition to episiotomy, such as urethral tears
Non-continuing cooperation of participants
Incomplete participation that is not possible to achieve results

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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