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NCT Number: NCT03880552

Perineal Body Length and Perineal Lacerations

The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between perineal body length and perineal laceration risk in primigravid patients.

Primigravid women with singleton pregnancies in the first stage of labor at the 35th week of gestation were included in the study. The peineal body length of the patients was measured by the same physician.

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Key information

Conditions

Perineal Laceration Involving Skin Delivery; Trauma Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, 33404, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

After 35 weeks of gestation, nulliparous women with single gestation were included in the study and genital hiatus and perineal body measurements were taken.

The presence and degree of perineal laceration after birth were determined. Correlation of genital hiatus and perineal body measurements with perineal laceration risk were evaluated.

After birth, vaginal laceration, oxytocin use, fetal birth weight, the presence of episiotomy were recorded.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

-Primigravid women with singleton pregnancy at over 35th week

Exclusion criteria

  • the story of operative vaginal birth;
  • caesarean section;
  • breech presentation;
  • those with a history of anorectal surgery or trauma

Treatment and study plan

Primigravid women with singleton pregnancy at 35th week over

Other

Primigravid women with singleton pregnancy at 35th week over; only observational study will be done in this group and the data will be recorded.

Primary outcomes

  1. Perineal body length

    Time frame: during delivery

    The length of the perineal body will be measured in centimeters.

  2. perineal laceration

    Time frame: during delivery

    Laceration measurement 1.-2.-3.-4. degree. The measurement of laceration will be graded.

    • st degree laceration is the tears formed in the vaginal epithelium and perineum skin.
    • nd degree laceration includes perineal muscles. 3. Degree lacerations extend to the anal sphinkter complex. In the 4th degree laceration, the anal epithelium / rectal mucosa was also torn.

Secondary outcomes

  1. genital hiatus length

    Time frame: during delivery

    The length of the genital hiatus will be measured in centimeters.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Perineal Body Length and Perineal Lacerations During Delivery in Primigravid Patients

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Mar 19, 2019
Registry last updated
Aug 14, 2019

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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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