Epsom Salt Compresses to Relieve Perineal for Postpartum Care: a Clinical Trial
Pain | Perineal InjuryThe goal of this clinical trial is to determine if topical application of compresses soaked in 25% magnesium sulfate on painful perineum after birth is effective to alleviate pain.
Researchers will compare this treatment to a placebo, compresses soaked in water. Participants will be invited to use their compresses if needed, for 15 minutes, up to four times a day, during their stay at the hospital after giving birth. They will also have to keep a diary of their usage and of their pain.
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Participation Requirements
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Sex:
FEMALE -
Eligible Ages:
18 and up
Participation Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Planned hospital stay at the mother-child unit of the Hôpital de Chicoutimi, Hôpital Charles-Le Moyne, or Hôpital Honoré-Mercier
* Vaginal delivery with or without perineal tear, any degree of tear, including episiotomies
* Obtaining consent for the study
* Languages spoken: French, English or both
Exclusion Criteria:
* Hemodynamic instability
* Surgical procedure such as a cesarean section
* Transfer to another hospital
* Transfer to another care unit
* Chronic use of narcotics
* Inability to complete the logbook
* Unsigned consent form
Study Location
Hôpital Charles Lemoyne
Hôpital Charles LemoyneGreenfield Park, Quebec
Canada
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Hôpital Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins
Hôpital Brome-Missisquoi-PerkinsCowansville, Quebec
Canada
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Anne-Patricia Prévost, MD
Aizhen Jade Lefebvre, MD
Hôpital Honoré-Mercier
Hôpital Honoré-MercierSaint-Hyacinthe, Quebec
Canada
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Jacinthe Desranleau, MD
Hôpital de Chicoutimi
Hôpital de ChicoutimiChicoutimi, Quebec
Canada
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Audrey Flamand, MD
- Study Sponsored By
- Université de Sherbrooke
- Participants Required
- More Information
- Study ID:
NCT06393608