Improving Postoperative Recovery: A Study of Multimodal Perineal Analgesia Protocol (MPAP) After Vaginal Surgery
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 4
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Miami
About this trial
The purpose of this research is to determine if using perineal ice packs, medicated witch-hazel pads (MAJOR® Medi-Pads), and topical benzocaine spray (Dermoplast®) helps reduce perineal pain after perineorrhaphy and/or posterior colporrhaphy surgery.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Women ≥ 18 years of age
Undergoing perineorrhaphy and/or posterior colporrhaphy (rectocele repair/posterior repair) as part of their planned vaginal pelvic reconstructive surgery
Physically able to apply medicated witch-hazel pads (MAJOR® Medi-Pads) and administer topical benzocaine spray (Dermoplast®) to the perineal area
Able to understand and willing to provide informed consent
Disqualifiers
Known allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the study products or components, including witch hazel, benzocaine, aloe, or other product ingredients
Minors
Presence of an indwelling catheter expected to remain in place for ≥7 days postoperatively
History of chronic pelvic pain syndromes that may confound postoperative pain assessment, including interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS), endometriosis, pudendal neuralgia, or vulvodynia
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Perineal ice packs, medicated witch-hazel pads, and topical benzocaine spray
Treatment groups
70 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov