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NCT Number: NCT07050615

Comparison of the Frequency of Post-Operative Pain of Continuous Versus Interrupted Suturing Techniques in Episiotomy

Post-operative pain is the most prevalent issue following an episiotomy, greatly affecting patients both physically and mentally, resulting in increased morbidity. This study seeks to compare the effectiveness of continuous and interrupted suturing techniques for episiotomy post-operative pain among the local population.

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Key information

Conditions

Post Operative Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pain, Postoperative Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Postoperative Complications Signs and Symptoms

Age range

20 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Shahida Islam Medical Complex

Lodhran, Punjab Province, 59320, Pakistan

About this study

There is a lack of recent local data regarding the management of post-operative pain using different suturing techniques. The findings of this study would help in adopting a more effective technique, resulting in reducing the postoperative pain and lowering morbidity. Practical recommendations can be made to enhance routine practices and establish guidelines for these patients.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Pregnant females
  • Aged 20-40years
  • Undergoing an episiotomy to facilitate the delivery of the head in the labor room
  • First or second pregnancy
  • Gestational age of 37-41+6 weeks

Exclusion criteria

  • Females, undergone an instrumental vaginal delivery
  • With a history of previous perineal surgery
  • With high-risk pregnancies (those having hypertension, anemia or bleeding tendency, diabetes mellitus, a suspected genital infection)
  • With impaired immunity
  • Taking corticosteroids

Treatment and study plan

Continuous suturing

Procedure

In this group, episiotomy repair was done using the continuous suturing.

Interrupted suturing

Procedure

In this group, episiotomy repair was done using the interrupted suturing.

Primary outcomes

  1. Post operative pain

    Time frame: 48 hours

    Post-operative pain (yes/no) was noted using the visual analogue scale (VAS).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

RESnTEC, Institute of Research

Other

Registry information

Official study title

To Compare the Frequency of Post-operative Pain of Continuous Versus Interrupted Suturing Technique in Episiotomy

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jul 3, 2025
Registry last updated
Jul 3, 2025

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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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