Konservativ behandling eller återuppbyggnad bland kvinnor med perineala såravfall efter vaginal förlossning (HEAL)
Dehisced Perineal Tear After Vaginal Labor (HEAL) - Konservativ behandling eller återuppbyggnad
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
Studieöversikt
Status
Betingelser
Intervention / Behandling
Detaljerad beskrivning
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.
Studietyp
Inskrivning (Faktisk)
Kontakter och platser
Studieorter
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Herlev, Danmark, DK-2730
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte
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Deltagandekriterier
Urvalskriterier
Åldrar som är berättigade till studier
Tar emot friska volontärer
Kön som är behöriga för studier
Testmetod
Studera befolkning
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.
Beskrivning
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
Studieplan
Hur är studien utformad?
Designdetaljer
- Observationsmodeller: COHORT
- Tidsperspektiv: PROSPECTIVE
Kohorter och interventioner
Grupp / Kohort |
Intervention / Behandling |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
Vad mäter studien?
Primära resultatmått
Resultatmått |
Åtgärdsbeskrivning |
Tidsram |
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Body image
Tidsram: 9-12 months
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Measured by the Body-Image questionnaire FGSIS - Female Genital Self-Image Scale |
9-12 months
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Sekundära resultatmått
Resultatmått |
Åtgärdsbeskrivning |
Tidsram |
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Wound healing
Tidsram: One month
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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
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Infection rate
Tidsram: One month
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The proportion of women with an infected wound until one month post-partum assessed by clinical examination and measured by REEDA scale |
One month
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Resuming sexual intercourse
Tidsram: One month, three months, and 9-12 months
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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
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Dyspareunia
Tidsram: One month, three months, and 9-12months
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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
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Woman´s satisfaction with the aesthetic results of the perineal wound
Tidsram: One month, three months, and 9-12 months
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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
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Affected breastfeeding
Tidsram: One month, three months, and 9-12 months
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The woman will be asked whether she is breastfeeding or not |
One month, three months, and 9-12 months
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Re-admission
Tidsram: Within one month
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The women will be asked whether they have been readmitted to the hospital and why within four weeks p.p. |
Within one month
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Prolapse
Tidsram: One month, three months, and 9-12 months
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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
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Urinary incontinence
Tidsram: One month, three months, and 9-12 months
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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
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Fecal incontinence
Tidsram: One month, three months, and 9-12 months
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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
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Psychological well-being (maternal anxiety or depression)
Tidsram: Three months, and 9-12 months
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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
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Pain intensity
Tidsram: One month, three months, and 9-12 months
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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
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Consuming painkillers because of pain due to perineal tear
Tidsram: One month, three months, and 9-12 months
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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
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Pelvic floor muscle contraction
Tidsram: One month and 9-12 months
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Measured by Modified Oxford scale |
One month and 9-12 months
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Samarbetspartners och utredare
Sponsor
Utredare
- Huvudutredare: Hanna M. Jangö, MD, PhD, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte
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