Laser therapy for pain and healing after childbirth
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This trial tests if low-level laser therapy can reduce pain and help perineal tears heal faster after a vaginal birth. If you have a second-degree or higher tear and moderate to severe pain, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and have given birth vaginally
- You have a perineal tear (Grade II, III, or IV)
- Your pain level is at least 3 out of 10 on a pain scale
- Your labor lasted no longer than 18 hours
- You are not high-risk due to diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking, or substance use
- You have no serious complications after birth (like heavy bleeding or infection)
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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