Prospective Study Comparing Two Classification Systems for Second-degree Vaginal Tears During Spontaneous Childbirth to Assess Their Ability to Predict Postpartum Complications.

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexFemale
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli

About this trial

The goal of this observational study is to learn whether different classification systems for second-degree perineal tears can predict postpartum complications in women undergoing spontaneous vaginal childbirth. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does the Scandinavian classification better predict postpartum complications such as hemoglobin drop, perineal pain, occult muscle injury, and sexual dysfunction? Does the De Simone classification better correlate with these same postpartum outcomes?

Researchers will compare the Scandinavian classification and the De Simone classification to see which system more accurately predicts clinically relevant postpartum complications.

Participants will:

Undergo standard clinical assessment after spontaneous vaginal delivery with a second-degree perineal tear Have their perineal tear classified using both the Scandinavian and De Simone systems Receive routine postpartum evaluation, including hemoglobin measurement, pain assessment (VAS), and perineal ultrasound Complete follow-up assessment of sexual function using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Female at birth

Age ≥ 18 years

Spontaneous vaginal delivery

Presence of a spontaneous second-degree perineal tear confirmed on -postpartum examination

Disqualifiers

Obstetric or medical conditions preventing spontaneous vaginal delivery

Inability to understand study procedures or complete follow-up assessments

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

482 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial group