The aim of this placebo-controlled clinical trial is to assess the effectiveness of the local infiltration of the analgesic Chirocaïne® on perineal pain after episiotomy or first-degree tear. The pain intensity is measured in immediate postpartum period by using a numerical rating scale (NRS) at the following times: H2, H4, H8, H12, H24, H36, H48 during rest, defecation and during activities. The safety of Chirocaïne® and the patient satisfaction are also evaluated at each time.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 18-45 years
* Single pregnancy.
* Vaginal normal birth in cephalic presentation or assisted vaginal delivery by vacuum extractor.
* Patients having a mediolateral episiotomy or a first-degree perineal tear, epidural analgesia.
* Patients affiliated to a national insurance scheme
* Patients who have given their written consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient not speaking, reading, writing French.
* Multiple pregnancy.
* Breech delivery or instrumental delivery by forceps or spatula.
* Intact perineum.
* No epidural analgesia.
* Patient who represent contraindication to local anesthetics, severe arterial hypotension.
* Previous tear requiring sutures.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Post-partum perineal pain measured by a numerical rating scale