Randomised controlled trial on the efficacy of chlorhexidine versus povidone iodine for episiotomy wound healing at a tertiary hospital in Kano.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202510639129128

Enrollment

106

Registered

2025-10-08

Start date

2025-11-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-01-27

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Conditions

Episiotomy wound

Interventions

Povidone iodine

Chlorhexidine gluconate

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All postnatal mothers who had a mediolateral episitomy given

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of hematoma Prolong rupture of membranes Known allergy to chlorhexidine or povidone ipdine Diabetes mellitus Prolonged steriod use HIV infection Immediate complications like PPH Smoking Vulvovaginitis

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Episiotomy wound healing	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Episiotomy wound infection,wound dehiscence,patient satisfaction	—

Countries

Nigeria

Contacts

Public ContactAisha Saleh

Resident doctor

aishauwal@gmail.com+2348032898760

Outcome results

None listed

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