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NCT Number: NCT07572617

Comparison of Absorbable Synthetic and Catgut Suture Material in Episiotomy Repair

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Episiotomy Wound

Age range

20 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Sadiq Abbasi Hospital

Bahawalpur, Punjab Province, 63100, Pakistan

About this study

Chromic catgut remains a commonly used suture material in the country. Based on these results, practical recommendations can be made for routine practice guidelines. These guidelines should provide patients with more effective suture materials that promote early healing, ultimately aiming to reduce morbidity within the local population.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Absorbable synthetic suture

Procedure

Patients went through suturing with absorbable synthetic suture.

Catgut

Procedure

Patients went through suturing with catgut.

Primary outcomes

  1. Post-operative pain

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    Pain was measured on the visual analog scale, with 0 as no pain, 1-3 as mild, 4-7 as moderate, and 8-10 as severe pain. Frequencies of all categories were noted.

  2. Wound infection

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    The frequency of patients developing a wound infection was noted.

  3. Wound dehiscence

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    The frequency of patients who experienced episiotomy wound ruptures and opened up along a surgical incision was noted.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Muhammad Aamir Latif

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of the Outcome (in Terms of Healing) Between Absorbable Synthetic and Catgut Suture Material in Episiotomy Repair.

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
May 7, 2026
Registry last updated
May 7, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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