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Improving Postoperative Recovery: A Study of Multimodal Perineal Analgesia Protocol (MPAP) After Vaginal Surgery
Led by University of Miami · Updated on 2026-03-04
70
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
49 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this research is to determine if using perineal ice packs, medicated witch-hazel pads (MAJOR® Medi-Pads), and topical benzocaine spray (Dermoplast®) helps reduce perineal pain after perineorrhaphy and/or posterior colporrhaphy surgery.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Improving Postoperative Recovery: A Study of Multimodal Perineal Analgesia Protocol (MPAP) After Vaginal Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Women 18 years of age
- Undergoing perineorrhaphy and/or posterior colporrhaphy as part of planned vaginal pelvic reconstructive surgery
- Physically able to apply medicated witch-hazel pads and use topical benzocaine spray on the perineal area
- Able to understand and willing to provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Allergy or sensitivity to any study products, including witch hazel, benzocaine, aloe, or other ingredients
- Minors
- Indwelling catheter expected to remain for 7 or more days after surgery
- History of chronic pelvic pain syndromes that could affect pain assessment, such as interstitial cystitis, endometriosis, pudendal neuralgia, or vulvodynia
- Chronic use of opioid pain medication for more than 3 weeks continuously
- Presence of vulvar skin conditions like lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, or lichen simplex chronicus
- Currently pregnant or breastfeeding
- Expected inability to complete postoperative follow-up due to physical or cognitive limitations
- Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent or follow study procedures
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Miami Hospitals and Clinics
Miami, Florida, United States, 33136
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Research Team
K
Katherine Amin, MD
CONTACT
T
Tamar Yacoel, MD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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