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Effect of Boric Acid Wet Dressing on Postpartum Perineal Healing and Pain

NCT07748182 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 91

Last updated 2026-08-05

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Summary

Perineal trauma, including episiotomy and first- or second-degree perineal tears, is a common postpartum condition associated with pain and delayed wound healing after vaginal birth. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of boric acid wet dressing on postpartum perineal wound healing and pain compared with normal saline wet dressing and routine perineal care. Ninety-one women with perineal trauma are randomly assigned to one of three study groups. The primary outcome is perineal wound healing assessed using the REEDA Scale. Secondary outcomes include general and activity-related perineal pain assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).

Conditions

  • Perineal Trauma
  • Episiotomy
  • Episiotomy Wound
  • Perineal Pain
  • Perineal Laceration
  • Healing

Interventions

OTHER

2% Boric Acid Wet Dressing

This intervention involves the topical application of a 2% boric acid solution to the perineal trauma site. The solution is applied using sterile gauze for 15 minutes, twice daily. The procedure was initiated by the researcher in the hospital during the first 24 hours postpartum and continued by the participant at home for two additional days following discharge

OTHER

0.9% Normal Saline Wet Dressing

This intervention serves as an active comparison and involves the topical application of 0.9% sodium chloride (normal saline) to the perineal trauma site. The application protocol is identical to the experimental group: 15 minutes, twice daily, using sterile gauze. The intervention started in the hospital and was maintained for two days post-discharge.

BEHAVIORAL

Routine Care Group

All participants in the study received standardized face-to-face education and an informative brochure regarding perineal care. The education covered hand hygiene, proper cleaning techniques (front-to-back), signs of infection, importance of keeping the area clean and dry, and nutritional advice to prevent constipation. This ensured that all groups had a baseline level of knowledge regarding self-care.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-10
Primary Completion
2026-06-26
Completion
2026-06-26

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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