Epsom Salt Compresses to Relieve Perineal for Postpartum Care: a Clinical Trial
In plain words A Phase 2 study of magnesium sulfate in female participants 18 and older, run by Antoine Roger. It plans to enroll about 90 people at 4 sites, none in the US.
Who it lists and where
Who the trial lists, as registered
Lists female participants 18 and older; healthy volunteers accepted. Conditions: Perineal Injury; Pain.
- Planned hospital stay at the mother-child unit of the Hôpital de Chicoutimi, Hôpital Charles-Le Moyne, or Hôpital Honoré-Mercier
- Vaginal delivery with or without perineal tear, any degree of tear, including episiotomies
- Obtaining consent for the study
- Languages spoken: French, English or both
The exclusion criteria are on the listing.
What it tests, as registered
Epsom salt; Water
Registered 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.
Where, as registered
No US site; Canada (4).