Conservative Treatment or Resuturing Among Women With Perineal Wound Dehiscence After Vaginal Labour

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexFemale
Age18+
SponsorHerlev Hospital

About this trial

The goal of this observational study is to make us more aware of the short and long-term outcomes for women having an uncomplicated healing process after a rupture or birth cut in the perineum after giving birth in relation to a healing process with a dehisced wound treated with conservative management or secondary suturing.

Participants will be asked to do

* A gynecological examination at one month after birth and 9-12 months after birth. * Have a picture taken of the healing process * Answer a questionnaire at one month, three months, and 9-12 months after birth

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Women with a vaginal delivery who have had a primary repair of a second-degree perineal tear or episiotomy

At least 18 years old

Able to understand, read and speak Danish or English

Able to give informed consent

Disqualifiers

None, first, third- and fourth-degree tear

Cesarean Section

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Clinical examination and pictures
  • Questionnaire

Treatment groups

300 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators