Clinical Research Directory

Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Standard Care for Episiotomy Wound Healing in Postpartum Women

This study looks at whether a treatment made from a patient's own blood, called platelet-rich plasma (PRP), can help heal the cut made during childbirth (episiotomy) better than standard care alone. PRP is prepared by drawing a small blood sample from the patient and spinning it in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets, which contain natural healing factors. In this study, women who have an episiotomy during vaginal delivery will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will receive a single injection of their own PRP at the wound site right after delivery, and the other group will receive the usual standard wound care. Neither group's care will otherwise differ. Researchers will follow each woman for 6 weeks after delivery, checking how well the wound is healing using a standard scoring tool (REEDA score), along with pain levels, any complications like infection or wound reopening, and how satisfied participants are with their recovery. The goal is to find out whether this simple, low-risk treatment using a woman's own blood can speed up healing and reduce discomfort after childbirth.

Hyperangulated vs. Macintosh Style Blades for Intubation in Obstetric Patients

Cesarean section under general anesthesia requires intubation (insertion of a tube through the mouth into the breathing pipe to support breathing during the surgery). A device called a video laryngoscope is used, which has a smooth, curved, or less curved component called 'a blade' that helps the doctor gently see the voice box and guide the breathing tube safely into place during anesthesia; it is not a sharp tool blade. There are two types of video laryngoscopes blades: a Macintosh- style blade with a gentle curve, approximately 90 degrees) and a hyperangulated blade (with a more pronounced curve). Although video laryngoscopes are safe and both types have been used for around 20 years, it is not known whether one type works better that the other in patients undergoing cesarean delivery under general anesthesia. Because general anesthesia is used in only a small proportion (about 5%) of all cesarean deliveries, research in this area is limited. The main purpose of the study is to assess if a study comparing these two types of blades in the obstetric population is feasible. This is also known as a feasibility study, which aims to test the study plan and determine whether enough participants will join a larger study and accept the study procedures. The results will be used as a guide for a larger study.

Adaptive Gamification in Obstetric Nursing

This pilot study, conducted at the University of Atlántico Medio, seeks to transform the training of future nurses through a "Precision Education" model, moving away from generic simulations to focus on learning adapted to the student's individual profile. Through a clinical trial with 38 second-year students, the research evaluates whether using Artificial Intelligence to personalize educational narratives (gamification) according to the student's personality enhances academic performance in obstetrics (pregnancy and childbirth). The ultimate goal is to demonstrate that adapting teaching to each student's psychological characteristics is not only a sustainable strategy but also produces better-prepared professionals with higher knowledge retention, directly translating into safer and higher-quality care for patients and their families.

Emergency Obstetric Care Protocol

This study aims to investigate the effect of applying emergency obstetric care protocol on maternity nurses' practices.