Ropivacaine versus Lignocaine as local anaesthetic in episiotomy

The efficacy and safety of Ropivacaine in comparison to Lignocaine for perineal pain relief after Episiotomy - A double blind randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/02/079923

Enrollment

250

Registered

2025-02-04

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O80- Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

Interventions

Intervention1: Injection 0.75% Ropivacaine: Injection 0.75% Ropivacaine used as a local anaesthetic in Episiotomy wound resuturing for perineal pain relief administered 10-15 mins before episiotomy an

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All pregnant females delivered by vaginal route requiring episiotomy ( mediolateral type)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Antenatal females not willing to participate in the study. 2. Allergy to local anaesthetics agents or Ropivacaine 3. Those who received epidural analgesia in labour. 4. 3rd degree perineal tear/ complete perineal tear (CPT). 5. Instrumental delivery. 6. Third stage complications like uterine inversion, PPH.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the requirement of extra analgesia in both groups upto 6 hours after episiotomyTimepoint: To compare the requirement of extra analgesia in both groups upto 6 hours after episiotomy	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. To study the visual analogue scale (VAS) score immediately after suturing, 6hrs & 24 hours after episiotomy repair, comparing Lignocaine 1% & Ropivacaine 0.75% as a local anaesthetic 2. To study the satisfaction level of patients after 24 hours with Ropivacaine Vs lignocaine injection during perineal repair following vaginal birth using 5 point LIKERT scale. 3. To study any side effects of Ropivacaine & any voiding difficulties till 6 hours of episiotomy repairTimepoint: 1. VAS score (VAS) score to be seen immediately after suturing, 6hrs & 24 hours after episiotomy repair 2. satisfaction level of patients after 24 hours of repair 3. side effects of Ropivacaine & any voiding difficulties till 6 hours post repair	—

Measure

Time frame

1. To study the visual analogue scale (VAS) score immediately after suturing, 6hrs & 24 hours after episiotomy repair, comparing Lignocaine 1% & Ropivacaine 0.75% as a local anaesthetic 2. To study the satisfaction level of patients after 24 hours with Ropivacaine Vs lignocaine injection during perineal repair following vaginal birth using 5 point LIKERT scale. 3. To study any side effects of Ropivacaine & any voiding difficulties till 6 hours of episiotomy repairTimepoint: 1. VAS score (VAS) score to be seen immediately after suturing, 6hrs & 24 hours after episiotomy repair 2. satisfaction level of patients after 24 hours of repair 3. side effects of Ropivacaine & any voiding difficulties till 6 hours post repair

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Manasa T K

AIIMS Jodhpur

meenakshigothwal@gmail.com9212126860

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026