CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Absorbable Synthetic and Catgut Suture Material in Episiotomy Repair

Pakistan126 participantsStarted 2025-03-01

Plain-language summary

There is paucity of local literature regarding the most appropriate absorbable suture material for episiotomy repair despite the fact that tremendous number of women undergo the procedure daily. Hence, the current study was planned aiming to compare the outcome between absorbable synthetic and catgut suture material in episiotomy repair.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 40 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women * Aged 20-40 years * Gestational age 37-42 weeks (assessed on last menstrual period) Exclusion Criteria: * Premature rupture of membranes * Preterm vaginal delivery * Twin gestation * Operative delivery * Vulval hematoma * Vaginal tears

What they're measuring

Post-operative pain

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Wound infection

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Wound dehiscence

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07572617

SponsorMuhammad Aamir Latif

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-31

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