Which stitch heals better after childbirth? new study compares synthetic vs. catgut sutures
NCT ID NCT07572617
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 126 women who had an episiotomy (a cut made during childbirth) to see which type of stitch heals better: absorbable synthetic stitches or catgut stitches. The researchers measured pain, infection, and wound reopening after the repair. The goal was to find the best option for faster, safer healing.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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126 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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20 to 40 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women * Aged 20-40 years * Gestational age 37-42 weeks (assessed on last menstrual period) Exclusion Criteria: * Premature rupture of membranes * Preterm vaginal delivery * Twin gestation * Operative delivery * Vulval hematoma * Vaginal tears
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sadiq Abbasi Hospital
Bahawalpur, Punjab Province, 63100, Pakistan
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