Episiotomy Wound Healing- comparison of infrared lamp therapy and kegal exercise

Comparative study to assess the effect of infrared lamp therapy and kegal exercise on episiotomy wound healing among post-natal mothers. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/07/070743

Enrollment

108

Registered

2024-07-16

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-07-22

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O901- Disruption of perineal obstetric wound

Interventions

Intervention1: Infrared lamp therapy: Infrared therapy will be provided for episiotomy wound healing, with 230volt rays from the space of forty five to fifty centimeter for 10-15 minutes, three times

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Postnatal moms with episiotomy. 2) Women who were primiparous or multiparous and had episiotomy during vaginal birth. 3) Consent to take part in the study. 4) Postnatal women from the first to the ten day.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: ) Postnatal moms with second and third degree perineal tears. 2) Previous pelvic floor problems or procedures. 3) Postpartum moms with gestational diabetes mellitus. 4) Postnatal moms with anaemia.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The rate of episiotomy wound healing as measured by standardized wound assessment instruments at defined time intervals (10 days).Timepoint: Assessment will be done at ten days.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
articipants satisfaction and adherence to the suggested therapiesTimepoint: 10 days	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSwiti Deorao Jawade

Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing

vtaksande@gmail.com8378975256

Outcome results

None listed

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