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The effect of Nigella sativa oil on pain and healing of episiotomy

The effect of Nigella sativa oil on pain and healing of episiotomy: a three-Blind randomized controlled trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20120718010324N68
Enrollment
70
Registered
2022-02-06
Start date
2022-01-29
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-02-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Episiotomy wound healing. Disruption of perineal obstetric wound

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group or treatment group: Black seed gel with a concentration of 15% will be prepared by the pharmacy department of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in the laboratory

Sponsors

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Delivery of a live and single fetus Not following a special diet (according to the woman) Willingness and possibility of the mother to visit the comprehensive women's center of Dr. Mahzad in Urmia on the 10th day

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Long-term rupture of the amniotic sac (more than 18 hours) Large or enlarged episiotomy History of pre-delivery vaginal examinations and manipulations Early vaginal bleeding after delivery Having severe anemia during pregnancy History of diseases that interfere with wound healing such as systemic, heart, kidney, lung, coagulation disorders, immunodeficiency, connective tissue disorders, diabetes, anemia, mental illness, hemophilia Using of specific medications (such as anti-inflammatory drugs and anticoagulants based on the patient's statements) Addiction to addictive and psychotropic substances (based on the woman's statements and case file)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Wound healing score. Timepoint: Before discharge and 10±1 days after intervention. Method of measurement: REEDA scale.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pain score. Timepoint: Before discharge and 10 ± 1 days after intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAfsaneh Alizadeh

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

afsanehalizadeh072@gmail.com+98 41 3479 6770

Outcome results

None listed

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