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Comparison of Routine Versus Restrictive Episiotomy in Primigravida Women at Term.
Sponsor: Muhammad Aamir Latif
Summary
The ongoing debate over routine versus selective episiotomy in primiparous term women underscores the necessity for updated local data. Consequently, this study was designed to compare the outcomes-specifically regarding perineal tears and postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)-between routine and selective episiotomy in primigravida women at term.
Official title: Comparison of Outcome in Terms of Perineal Tear and Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) in Routine Versus Restrictive Episiotomy in Primigravida Women at Term.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
466
Start Date
2025-05-01
Completion Date
2025-10-31
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Routine Episiotomy
Patients were managed by routine method in which episiotomy was performed without any indication.
Restrictive Episiotomy
The patient underwent restrictive episiotomy when clinically indicated due to a risk of a third- or fourth-degree perineal tear or fetal compromise.
Locations (1)
Nishtar Hospital/Medical University
Multan, Punjab Province, Pakistan