U.S., July 28 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07727213) titled 'RELIEVE Study- Platelet-Rich Plasma to Reduce Postpartum Pain After Perineal Tears or Episiotomy' on July 21.
Brief Summary: Perineal tears and episiotomies are common after vaginal birth and may cause persistent pain, impaired wound healing, pain during sexual activity, and concerns about genital appearance.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is prepared from a participant's own blood and contains a concentrated amount of platelets that release growth factors that may support tissue repair. The purpose of this study is to determine whether a single local injection of autologous non-activated PRP during the primary repair of a perineal tea...