RecruitingPhase 2NCT06393608

Epsom Salt Compresses to Relieve Perineal for Postpartum Care: a Clinical Trial

If the Use of Epsom Salt (magnesium Sulfate) Compresses 25% Effective in Relieving Perineal Pain in Immediate Postpartum Patients?


Sponsor

Antoine Roger

Enrollment

90 participants

Start Date

Jun 15, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if topical application of compresses soaked in 25% magnesium sulfate on painful perineum after birth is effective to alleviate pain. Researchers will compare this treatment to a placebo, compresses soaked in water. Participants will be invited to use their compresses if needed, for 15 minutes, up to four times a day, during their stay at the hospital after giving birth. They will also have to keep a diary of their usage and of their pain.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a drug called Epsom salt and Water for people with pain and perineal injury. The study is currently recruiting participants at 4 locations.

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Interventions

DRUGEpsom salt

Epsom salt solution in water, 25% concentration

OTHERWater

Water


Locations(4)

Hôpital de Chicoutimi

Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada

Hôpital Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins

Cowansville, Quebec, Canada

Hôpital Charles Lemoyne

Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada

Hôpital Honoré-Mercier

Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada

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