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Tratamento conservador ou ressutura entre mulheres com deiscência de ferida perineal após parto vaginal (HEAL)

22 de setembro de 2026 atualizado por: Hanna Jangö, Herlev Hospital

Ruptura Perineal Deiscada Após Trabalho de Parto Vaginal (HEAL) - Tratamento Conservador ou Ressutura

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

Visão geral do estudo

Descrição detalhada

The best way to manage perineal wound dehiscence after childbirth is unknown. Currently, there is no agreed best practice recommendation for managing perineal wound dehiscence due to a lack of evidence comparing conservative management with secondary suturing. Therefore, studies are urgently needed to compare the benefits and risks of both treatments. This study has the potential to significantly impact women´s health for those suffering from perineal wound dehiscence.

The investigators want to include 100 women who have had a primary repair of a second-degree tear or episiotomy with a normal/uncomplicated healing process, 100 women with a second-degree tear or episiotomy identified with a dehisced wound treated with secondary resuturing, and 100 women with a second-degree tear or episiotomy identified with a dehisced wound treated with conservative management.

All women who meet the inclusion criteria are recommended the same treatment and follow-up as currently present as standard care at the four hospitals that the investigators are recruiting from. The study deviates from the standard of care by offering two extra clinical examinations, one questionnaire evaluation without clinical examination, and a follow-up with pictures of the perineal tear healing process.

Tipo de estudo

Observacional

Inscrição (Real)

302

Contactos e Locais

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Locais de estudo

      • Herlev, Dinamarca, DK-2730
        • Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte

Critérios de participação

Os pesquisadores procuram pessoas que se encaixem em uma determinada descrição, chamada de critérios de elegibilidade. Alguns exemplos desses critérios são a condição geral de saúde de uma pessoa ou tratamentos anteriores.

Critérios de elegibilidade

Idades elegíveis para estudo

18 anos e mais velhos (Adulto, Adulto mais velho)

Aceita Voluntários Saudáveis

Sim

Gêneros Elegíveis para o Estudo

Fêmea

Método de amostragem

Amostra Não Probabilística

População do estudo

We want to include 100 women who have had a primary repair of a second-degree tear or episiotomy with an uncomplicated healing process. They will only be recruited from the Perineal Care Clinics at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev. Furthermore, we want to include 100 women with a second-degree tear or episiotomy identified with a dehisced wound treated with secondary resuturing, and 100 women with a second-degree tear or episiotomy identified with a dehisced wound treated with conservative management. They will be recruited from the Perineal Care Clinics at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Copenhagen University Hospitals - Rigshospitalet, Herlev Hospital, North Zealand Hospital, and Hvidovre Hospital. The women will come for a clinical examination to assess wound infection and healing 4 - 14 days post-partum.

Descrição

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 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

Exclusion Criteria:

  • None, first, third- and fourth-degree tear
  • Cesarean Section

Plano de estudo

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Como o estudo é projetado?

Detalhes do projeto

  • Modelos de observação: COHORT
  • Perspectivas de Tempo: PROSPECTIVE

Coortes e Intervenções

Grupo / Coorte
Intervenção / Tratamento
Normal/uncomplicated healing process

100 women with a second-degree tear or episiotomy primarily sutured after labor: identified with a normal/uncomplicated healing process

A clinical examination is needed to assess the healing process for the three groups. After assessing the healing process, we will take pictures of the tear for documentation.

The participant will answer questions, serving as a baseline questionnaire, when arriving at the clinical examination one month post-partum. At three and 9-12 months post-postpartum, they will receive another questionnaire. The questionnaire will consist of validated questions regarding body image, pain, Urogynecological problems as symptoms of prolapse, urinary and anal incontinence, and questions about sexual problems.

Dehisced wound treated with secondary resuturing

100 women with a second-degree tear or episiotomy: identified with a dehisced wound treated with secondary resuturing

A clinical examination is needed to assess the healing process for the three groups. After assessing the healing process, we will take pictures of the tear for documentation.

The participant will answer questions, serving as a baseline questionnaire, when arriving at the clinical examination one month post-partum. At three and 9-12 months post-postpartum, they will receive another questionnaire. The questionnaire will consist of validated questions regarding body image, pain, Urogynecological problems as symptoms of prolapse, urinary and anal incontinence, and questions about sexual problems.

Dehisced wound treated with conservative management

100 women with a second-degree tear or episiotomy: identified with a dehisced wound treated with conservative management

A clinical examination is needed to assess the healing process for the three groups. After assessing the healing process, we will take pictures of the tear for documentation.

The participant will answer questions, serving as a baseline questionnaire, when arriving at the clinical examination one month post-partum. At three and 9-12 months post-postpartum, they will receive another questionnaire. The questionnaire will consist of validated questions regarding body image, pain, Urogynecological problems as symptoms of prolapse, urinary and anal incontinence, and questions about sexual problems.

O que o estudo está medindo?

Medidas de resultados primários

Medida de resultado
Descrição da medida
Prazo
Body image
Prazo: 9-12 months

Measured by the Body-Image questionnaire FGSIS - Female Genital Self-Image Scale

9-12 months

Medidas de resultados secundários

Medida de resultado
Descrição da medida
Prazo
Wound healing
Prazo: One month

The proportion of women with healed wounds at one month post-partum assessed by clinical examination and REEDA scale (Redness, Oedema, Ecchymosis, Discharge, Approximation of the wound edges). The REEDA scale contains five criteria each receiving a score between 0 and 3. The total score range from 0 - 15 with lower scores representing better-wound healing

One month
Infection rate
Prazo: One month

The proportion of women with an infected wound until one month post-partum assessed by clinical examination and measured by REEDA scale

One month
Resuming sexual intercourse
Prazo: One month, three months, and 9-12 months

Measured by the PISQ-12 questionnaire which is a short form of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12)

One month, three months, and 9-12 months
Dyspareunia
Prazo: One month, three months, and 9-12months

Measured by the PISQ-12 questionnaire which is a short form of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12)

One month, three months, and 9-12months
Woman´s satisfaction with the aesthetic results of the perineal wound
Prazo: One month, three months, and 9-12 months

Self-reported. The woman will be asked if she is satisfied with the aesthetic results of the perineal wound

One month, three months, and 9-12 months
Affected breastfeeding
Prazo: One month, three months, and 9-12 months

The woman will be asked whether she is breastfeeding or not

One month, three months, and 9-12 months
Re-admission
Prazo: Within one month

The women will be asked whether they have been readmitted to the hospital and why within four weeks p.p.

Within one month
Prolapse
Prazo: One month, three months, and 9-12 months

Measured by ICIQ-VS questionnaire which is a short form of the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Vaginal Symptoms (ICIQ-VS)

One month, three months, and 9-12 months
Urinary incontinence
Prazo: One month, three months, and 9-12 months

Measured by the ICIQ-UI SF questionnaire which is a short form of the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF)

One month, three months, and 9-12 months
Fecal incontinence
Prazo: One month, three months, and 9-12 months

Measured by ICIQ-B questionnaire which is a short form of the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Bowel (ICIQ-B)

One month, three months, and 9-12 months
Psychological well-being (maternal anxiety or depression)
Prazo: Three months, and 9-12 months

Measured by Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). EPDS is a self-assessment questionnaire consisting of ten statements and the respondent is asked about their feelings over the last seven days. The answers are scored from 0-3 which gives an endpoint from 0-30. In Denmark, women are said to have depressive symptoms after delivery if they score 11 or higher

Three months, and 9-12 months
Pain intensity
Prazo: One month, three months, and 9-12 months

Self-reported pain intensity measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS-score). Numeric rating scale from 0-10 (0 = no pain - 10 = pain as bad as can be)

One month, three months, and 9-12 months
Consuming painkillers because of pain due to perineal tear
Prazo: One month, three months, and 9-12 months

The participant will be asked whether she is consuming painkillers because of pain due to a perineal tear (Yes/No)

One month, three months, and 9-12 months
Pelvic floor muscle contraction
Prazo: One month and 9-12 months

Measured by Modified Oxford scale

One month and 9-12 months

Colaboradores e Investigadores

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Patrocinador

Investigadores

  • Investigador principal: Hanna M. Jangö, MD, PhD, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte

Datas de registro do estudo

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Datas Principais do Estudo

Início do estudo (Real)

15 de setembro de 2023

Conclusão Primária (Real)

20 de agosto de 2026

Conclusão do estudo (Real)

20 de agosto de 2026

Datas de inscrição no estudo

Enviado pela primeira vez

30 de agosto de 2023

Enviado pela primeira vez que atendeu aos critérios de CQ

30 de agosto de 2023

Primeira postagem (Real)

7 de setembro de 2023

Atualizações de registro de estudo

Última Atualização Postada (Real)

25 de setembro de 2026

Última atualização enviada que atendeu aos critérios de controle de qualidade

22 de setembro de 2026

Última verificação

1 de setembro de 2026

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