Can a simple injection ease Post-Birth pain?
NCT ID NCT03084549
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether injecting the anesthetic ropivacaine into the area of an episiotomy (a cut made during childbirth) reduces pain better than a placebo. 272 women who had an episiotomy during delivery took part. The goal was to see if this simple treatment could improve comfort in the days and weeks after birth.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ropivacaine (a local anesthetic)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a simple, well-tolerated way to reduce pain after an episiotomy, potentially improving recovery for many women.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed phase 3 trial, so results are available. However, the benefit may be modest or short-lived, and not all women may experience significant pain relief.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee
La Roche-sur-Yon, 85925, France
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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Nantes
Nantes, 44093, France
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