Photobiomodulation for Episiotomies and Perineal Lacerations After Vaginal Delivery.

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF NOVE DE JULHO · Mar 18, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of a treatment called Photobiomodulation (PBM) on women who have experienced episiotomies (a surgical cut made during childbirth) or perineal lacerations (tears in the perineum) after vaginal delivery. The goal is to see if PBM can help reduce pain and improve healing compared to standard treatments like pain medications, ice packs, and baths. Women who are 18 years or older, have had a vaginal birth, and experienced a grade 2 or 3 tear or an episiotomy may be eligible to participate.

During the hospital stay after delivery, participants can choose to receive PBM therapy in addition to the regular care they would normally get. The study will compare the pain levels and healing progress of those who receive PBM with those who do not. Participants will be asked to rate their pain and healing at different times to gather information on how effective PBM is. It's important to note that women with certain complications, multiple pregnancies, or specific health issues may not be eligible for this trial.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adult women over 18 years of age;
• • Parturients with a gestational age equal to or greater than 37 weeks;
• • Patients who had a vaginal birth;
• • Patients undergoing episiotomy or patients who presented grade 2 or 3 perineal laceration during childbirth.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Multiple pregnancy (twins);
• • Presence of fetal malformation or death identified during prenatal care or at the time of hospitalization for delivery;
• • Patients with serious complications such as severe puerperal hemorrhage or HELLP Syndrome during childbirth.
• • Patients with grade 1 or 4 perineal lacerations.
• • Presence of systemic diseases that alter the repair process.
• • Withdrawal of the nformed Consent Form" (ICF) at the request of the patient or those responsible;