steria gravidarum. Other specified pregnancy-related conditions
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group 1 : Will be given 700 g combination of aloe Vera (extracted from aloe Vera leaves) in a cream base and in a 1 to 1 ratio to rub 2g every 12 hours gently and without
Treatment - Drugs
Placebo
Intervention group 1 : Will be given 700 g combination of aloe Vera (extracted from aloe Vera leaves) in a cream base and in a 1 to 1 ratio to rub 2g every 12 hours gently and without massage on the a
Intervention group 2 : Each subject will be given 700 g combination of sweet almond oil in a cream base to rub 2g every 12 hours gently and without massage on all abdominal area from the 16th week of
Control group 1 :They will only be given 700g base cream to rub 2g every 12 hours gently and without massage on all abdominal area from the 16th week of pregnancy until the delivery day.
Control group 2 : They will be received no medication to treat or prevent striae.
Sponsors
Vice Chancellor for research of ShahreKord University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: 20 to 35 years old nulliparous women with normal body mass index (18.5 to 26); informed consent for participation in the study; using no topical medication for the treatment or prevention of striae before entering the study; and having no skin diseases. Exclusion criteria: twin pregnancy; Polyhydramnios; preterm labor; the subject’s unwillingness to participate in the study; early termination of the cream; below 2 kg or above 4 kg infant birth weight; and using creams other than one prescribed for the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The number of abdominal areas affected by striae ,. Timepoint: during a six months period and in monthly. Method of measurement: the number of abdominal areas affected by striae (abdomen division into four zones) was measured by the examiner based on counting the number of areas.;Number of striae. Timepoint: during a six months period and in monthly. Method of measurement: the number of striae was measured based on the observer’s observations. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Itching. Timepoint: during a six months period and in monthly. Method of measurement: itching (qualitative measure: low, medium, high) based on the subject’s expression.;Striae diameter ,. Timepoint: during a six months period and in monthly. Method of measurement: by calipers.;Erythema. Timepoint: during a six months period and in monthly. Method of measurement: qualitative measure: low, medium, high) by the observer’s observation. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMaryam Hajhashemy
Shehrekord University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed