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The effectiveness of perineal cold application on reduction of postpartum maternal pain and timely initiation of breastfeeding among women after spontaneous vaginal delivery in Dodoma region

The effectiveness of perineal cold application on reduction of postpartum maternal pain and timely initiation of breastfeeding among women after spontaneous vaginal delivery in Dodoma region

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
PACTR
Registry ID
PACTR202308866726753
Enrollment
228
Registered
2023-08-21
Start date
2023-08-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-09-14

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

Conditions

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Interventions

Perineal cold application

Sponsors

Pastory Bundala
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: singleton birth Birth weight (2500g and above) full-term 18 to 49 years of age who had perineal pain

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: postpartum hemorrhage eclampsia shock medical disorders fetal anomaly neonates admitted in the intensive care unit retained placenta consumption of alcohol or continuous drugs rupture membranes >12 hours, 3rd or 4th degree perineal tear perineal hematoma perineal oedema

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
pain relief

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Initiation of breast feeding

Countries

Tanzania

Contacts

Public ContactAngelina Joho

Lecturer

Johoangeljoho@yahoo.co.uk255714638166

Outcome results

None listed

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