Cracked nipple associated with childbirth
Conditions
Interventions
This is a two-arm, double-blind, randomized controlled clinical trial. Fifty women are expected in the size, with 25 in the photobiomodulation therapy group (P_TFB) and 25 in the placebo group (P_P).
the laser mode that will be used is continuous with a dosage of 133.33 J/cm², energy of 4J, and 40 seconds of application for each point determined by the device itself. A trained and qualified physic
for outpatients, the woman will be seated with her feet flat on the floor. The G_P will receive the same procedures as the G_TFB, however, the laser dose will not be programmed. TFB or placebo will be
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Sponsors
Universidade Federal de Alfenas UNIFAL-MG
Universidade Federal de Alfenas UNIFAL-MG
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Postpartum women over 18 years of age; with nipple fissure secondary to breastfeeding; with pain graded at least two by the NDT; with the ability to understand and answer questions
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Women who refused to undergo the intervention; those using other substances on the nipple, such as ointments; presence of a systemic or local infectious process; presence of underlying diseases that make therapy difficult or impossible, such as diabetes mellitus; cancer; neurological diseases; cognitive alterations; pregnancy and photosensitivity
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to find a decrease in pain intensity assessed using the Numerical Pain Scale (NPS) in women with nipple fissures due to breastfeeding after 24 hours of photobiomodulation therapy intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| A decrease in the score of the Nipple Trauma Scale is expected, indicating an improvement in the healing of breastfeeding-related nipple fissures, 24 hours after the photobiomodulation therapy intervention | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactSimone Pereira
Universidade Federal de Alfenas UNIFAL-MG
Outcome results
None listed