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AI-Supported Video Education in Episiotomy Care

70 participantsStarted 2026-04-02

Plain-language summary

Although the postpartum period is generally considered a positive experience, obstetric interventions such as episiotomy may lead to significant maternal health problems. Episiotomy, a surgical incision performed on the perineum during the second stage of labor, remains widely used despite World Health Organization recommendations to limit its rate. Episiotomy-related complications, including pain, infection, bleeding, and dyspareunia, can negatively affect wound healing, quality of life, and postpartum sexual health. Proper episiotomy wound care and education are therefore essential components of postpartum care. This study aims to evaluate the effect of an artificial intelligence-supported video education on episiotomy wound healing and postpartum sexual quality of life. The findings are expected to contribute to improved postpartum care practices and guide future research in this field.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: 18 years of age and older, * No high-risk pregnancy (no systemic disease, no smoking, no postpartum complications), * Gestational age 37-42 weeks, * Single vaginal delivery of live birth, * Mediolateral episiotomy, * Not taking any medication, * No other lacerations besides episiotomy (anal sphincter injury, 3rd degree perineal laceration). * Single vaginal delivery of live birth or single vaginal delivery without episiotomy, age between 18-35 years, sexually active and healthy * Primiparous pregnant women Exclusion Criteria: * • Mothers who have had multiple, stillbirth, or anomalous births, * Mothers who refuse home visits will be excluded.

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

(REEDA Scale)

Timeframe: Postpartum Day 1, Day 3, Day 5, Day 7, and Day 14

Episiotomy wound healing score (REEDA Scale)

Timeframe: Postpartum day 1, day 3, day 5, day 7, and day 14

Perineal pain intensity (Visual Analog Scale - VAS)

Timeframe: Postpartum day 1, day 3, day 5, day 7, and day 14

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07453979

SponsorBurdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-30

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