Staples vs. stitches for episiotomy healing after first birth
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares using surgical staples versus traditional stitches to repair an episiotomy (a cut made during childbirth) in women having their first vaginal birth. It aims to see which method causes less pain and helps the wound heal better.
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Who can take part
- You are having your first vaginal birth.
- You are at least 18 years old and full-term (37 weeks or more).
- Your pregnancy is low-risk with a single baby.
- You have a first or second-degree perineal tear (mild to moderate tear) from childbirth.
- You are not receiving oxytocin to start or speed up labor.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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