Improving the Management of Perineal Wounds using Flaminal

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Improving the Management and Prevention of Perineal Wound Dehiscence from Episiotomies using Flaminal: A Pilot Study

• IRAS ID

  325686

• Contact name

  Aileen Mohan

• Contact email

  aileen.mohan@nhs.net

• Sponsor organisation

  Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

• Duration of Study in the UK

  0 years, 6 months, 0 days

• Research summary

  This study aims to look at the use of Flaminal (an anti-bacterial jelly like substance) in the management of perineal trauma after childbirth. This substance is readily used for burns and other wounds, but not routinely in obstetric care. The aim of this study is to gain evidence to improve patient care moving forward.

• REC name

  South Central - Berkshire Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  23/SC/0202

• Date of REC Opinion

  26 Oct 2023

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion