Comparison of Aloe-vera gel and lavender essential oil on inflammation of episiotomy

Comparison of topical effect of aloe vera gel and lavender essential oil in faster healing and reduction of episiotomy inflammation in patients referred to Hajar Hospital in Shahrekord

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20210607051509N1

Enrollment

195

Registered

2021-11-21

Start date

2021-12-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-29

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Conditions

Episiotomy. Other obstetric trauma

Interventions

Intervention 1: Control group: Patients receiving routine care (receiving lubricant gel) daily for up to 10 days. Intervention 2: Intervention group 1: Routine care + aloe vera gel (2 cm from the gel

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Body mass index 19.8 to 26 kg per square meter Gestational age 37-42 weeks Baby weight between 2500 and 4000 grams Single pregnancy Primi-para No specific disease (cardiovascular disease, liver, kidney, diabetes, immunodeficiency, depression) No smoking, alcohol and drugs No long-term rupture of the membrain for more than 18 hours

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Hematoma, Infection, Disorders of labor (prolongation of labor and vestibule), Neonatal resuscitation, Episiotomy, Excessive postpartum hemorrhage, Vacuum use, Postpartum perineal manipulation, Aloe-vera or lavender allergy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Infection rate. Timepoint: The third, seventh and tenth day. Method of measurement: REEDA scale.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Inflammation rate. Timepoint: Day 3- 7 -10. Method of measurement: Iran Phlebitis Checklist.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZahra Abedi Koupaee

Shahre-kord University of Medical Sciences

shivaabedik@gmail.com+98 38 3222 0016

Outcome results

None listed

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