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Comparison of perineal incision (episiotomy) in using two different types of scissors.

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Episiotomy.
Perineal laceration during delivery
Registration Number
IRCT20160521027998N8
Lead Sponsor
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
64
Inclusion Criteria

Being at the age of 18-40 years old
Normal delivery
The first delivery

Exclusion Criteria

Multiparity
Obesity (BMI more than 30)
Bleeding in third trimester
Chronic diseases of the mother

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time required to suture the episiotomy site. Timepoint: During episiotomy repair. Method of measurement: Timer (minutes).;Pain at the episiotomy site. Timepoint: The day after delivery. Method of measurement: According to the pain questionnaire.;Time to repair the episiotomy incision. Timepoint: Two weeks after delivery. Method of measurement: Examination by a specialist and asking from the patient.;The amount of bleeding until suturing episiotomy site. Timepoint: Immediately after perineal incision and until the end of perineal repair time. Method of measurement: Number of used 5 * 5 cm pads.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain during intercourse (dyspareunia). Timepoint: Three months after delivery. Method of measurement: Asking from participants.
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