To compare the effectiveness of Lidocaine-Prilocaine cream and lignocaine infiltration during episiotomy repair.

Comparison of the Effects of Lidocaine -Prilocaine Cream and Lidocaine injection for pain relief during perineal repair following Vaginal Delivery â?? A Randomized Clinical Trial â??

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2021/09/036668

Enrollment

242

Registered

2021-09-21

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O00-O9A- Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Interventions

Intervention1: Lidocaine-Prilocaine Cream: Patient in intervention group will receive 5 gm each of lidocaine-prilocaine cream at 8- 9 cm dilatation and after giving episiotomy Control Intervention1: L

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All antenatal females presenting to the labor room for vaginal delivery and : 1. Period of gestational age > 37 weeks 2. Singleton pregnancy 3. Cephalic presentation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients opting for epidural analgesia 2. Cervical tears 3. Any contraindications to use of any of these drugs 4. Known skin allergies

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the effects of lidocaine prilocaine cream and lidocaine injection for pain relief during perineal repair following vaginal birthTimepoint: 2 hours after delivery	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. To study the satisfaction level of patient with lidocaine prilocaine cream ( EMLA cream) and lidocaine injection use during perineal repair following vaginal birth. 2. To compare the ease of use of lidocaine prilocaine cream (EMLA cream) and lidocaine injection use during perineal repair following vaginal birth by the obstetrician. 3. To compare the requirement of extra analgesia in both the groups. 4. To study the side effects of both the drug in the study population.Timepoint: 2 hours to 3 days	—

Measure

Time frame

1. To study the satisfaction level of patient with lidocaine prilocaine cream ( EMLA cream) and lidocaine injection use during perineal repair following vaginal birth. 2. To compare the ease of use of lidocaine prilocaine cream (EMLA cream) and lidocaine injection use during perineal repair following vaginal birth by the obstetrician. 3. To compare the requirement of extra analgesia in both the groups. 4. To study the side effects of both the drug in the study population.Timepoint: 2 hours to 3 days

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Pratibha Singh

AIIMS Jodhpur

drpratibha69@hotmail.com8003996941

Outcome results

None listed

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