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To compare different suture material in episiotomy wound after delivery

Fast-Absorbing Polyglactin 910 Versus Chromic Catgut Suture For Repair Of Episiotomy: Randomized Comparative Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/02/031515
Enrollment
164
Registered
2021-02-24
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O714- Obstetric high vaginal lacerationalone Health Condition 2: 1- Obstetrics

Interventions

Intervention1: randomised comparative study of fast absorbing polyglactin 910 chromic catgut: total 164 patients will be selected by randomisation alternatively as group A and group B.Patients will be

Sponsors

Shri BM Patil Medical College
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All patients with an elective episiotomy Second degree perineal laceration

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Episiotomy incisions extended by instrumental deliveries Severe anemia Diabetes in pregnancy PROM or PPROM for more than 24 hours Bacterial Vaginitis 3rd degree and 4th degree perineal tears Bleeding disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The main outcome measures recorded are: Perineal pain, perineal swelling. Pain, wound discharge, wound disruption or dehiscence. Six to eight weeks postpartum: wound healing.Timepoint: The main outcome measures recorded are: Perineal pain, perineal swelling. Pain, wound discharge, wound disruption or dehiscence. Six to eight weeks postpartum: wound healing.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
wound healingTimepoint: 1.after 10 days postpartum 2.after 6 to 8 weeks postpartum

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Jada Susmitha

BLDE(DU) Shri BM Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Center

bidrishailaja@gmail.com

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026