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Impact of Maternity Napkins on the Incidence of Vaginal Infections in the Post-partum Period

NCT05806879 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 350

Last updated 2023-04-10

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial will compare the incidence of vaginal infections in the post-partum period in women using sanitary napkins, with women using their current methods of managing lochia. 350 women will be recruited from a health center present in Badin, Sindh, and will be randomized into an intervention or control group. The intervention group will receive maternity napkins while the control group will continue to use their current method of lochia management. Symptoms of vaginal infection and patient comfort with the method of lochia management will be assessed by a questionnaire administered by a research assistant via bi-weekly visits. A self -administered low vaginal swab will also be obtained at each visit.

Conditions

  • Vaginal Infection

Interventions

OTHER

Maternity Napkin

Use of maternity napkin with the following specifications (followed for 4.5 months) * Length is 230-240mm, to be able to provide adequate coverage. * Width is 150-155mm with wings. * Thickness is 3-5mm. * The maternity napkin is curved to prevent leakage on the sides, has wings for secure attachment to the underwear and able to absorb 30-40 ml per minute.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Aga Khan University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-06-30
Primary Completion
2023-12-31
Completion
2024-06-30

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