Effect of continuous non-locking method on episiotomy repair

Comparison of continuous non-locking and interrupted (routine) suturing techniques for episiotomy repair

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20190415043283N1

Enrollment

150

Registered

2019-05-24

Start date

2019-10-07

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-08-26

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Conditions

Repair of episiotomy.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: continuous non-locking suturing techniques for episiotomy repair. Intervention 2: Control group: standard suturing techniques for episiotomy repair.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Singleton pregnancy Term pregnancy Vertex presentation with anterior occiput position Residence of Ahvaz Persian language

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Prolonged rapture of membranes Severe anaemia, Diabetes mellitus Operative vaginal delivery Epidural analgesia smoking Third- and fourth-degree perineal tears Prolonged second stage of labour Systemic disease Use of corticosteroid or immunosuppressant medications

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Perineal pain. Timepoint: At 1,10 and 42 days after birth. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Recovery rate. Timepoint: At 10 day after birth. Method of measurement: Reeda Tool.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactParvin Abedi

Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences

parvinabedi@ymail.com+98 61 3373 8331

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 9, 2026