An interventional study of Vicryl Rapide suturing and Chromic catgut suturing in Episiotomy Extended by Laceration and Episiotomy Wound, sponsored by Huma Ijaz. Completed at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 35 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-07-18.
Sponsored by Huma Ijaz · Not applicable, Interventional, and Prevention
Total 202 patients fulfilling the selection criteria were enrolled from labor room and underwent episiotomy. At end of procedure, females were randomly divided in two groups. In group A, females underwent suturing by using vicryl rapide. In group B, females underwent suturing by using chromic catgut. After 24 hours of delivery, females were examined for pain score. After 7 days, females were examined for wound infection, inflammation and dehiscence. All this information was recorded in proforma.
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After approval from ethical review board (ERC letter no: 37-2024 dated 10-01-2024), 202 females fulfilling the selection criteria were enrolled from labor room. Informed consent was taken. Demographics were noted. Then participants underwent episiotomy. At end of procedure, they were randomly divided in two groups by using lottery method. Group A includes 101 participants that underwent suturing by using vicryl rapide. After 24 hours they were examined for pain score by using visual analogue scale. They were discharged after examining the episiotomy wound and were followed-up for 7 days in OPD. During follow-up, participants were examined for pain score, wound infection, inflammation and dehiscence.
Other: Vicryl Rapide suturing
Total 202 females fulfilling the selection criteria were enrolled from labor room. Informed consent was taken. Demographics were noted. Then participants underwent episiotomy. At end of procedure, they were randomly divided in two groups by using lottery method. Group B included 101 participants that underwent suturing by using chromic catgut. After 24 hours they were examined for pain score by using visual analogue scale. They were discharged after examining the episiotomy wound and were followed-up for 7 days in OPD. During follow-up, participants were examined for pain score, wound infection, inflammation and dehiscence.
Other: Chromic catgut suturing
Post episiotomy vicryl rapide suturing material is used for stitching episiotomy laceration.
Post episiotomy chromic catgut suturing material is used for stitching episiotomy laceration
Wound dehiscence
Wound dehiscence was labeled if there was partial or total separation of previously approximated wound edges, due to a failure of proper wound healing within 7 days of episiotomy.
Time frame: 7 days
Post surgical pain
After 24 hours of episiotomy participants were examined for pain score by using visual analogue scale.
Time frame: 7 days
Wound Infection
Wound infection was labeled if participant developed pain and pus discharge at wound site, along with fever (\>100F) within 7 days of episiotomy.
Time frame: 7 days
Plan to share: No
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