Pain Relief for First-Degree Perineal Tears: Emla Cream vs. Injection

We are comparing a topical cream to an injection for pain relief in women with first-degree perineal tears after childbirth. The goal is to see which method provides better comfort during and after the repair.

What diseases are being studied?

Health conditions and diseases that the clinical trial is designed to study and treat.

Who can participate in the clinical trial?

These questions help us understand your situation so we can let the trial team know whether you might be a potential match. This is not a medical evaluation and is not part of the official screening, the study doctor will make the final decision..

What medicines are being studied?

Medicines that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These medicines are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Emla
Emla is a topical numbing cream used to reduce pain on the skin before injections, minor procedures, or blood draws.
Lidocaína B. Braun
Lidocaína B. Braun is a medicine used to numb a specific area of the body to prevent pain during medical or dental procedures.

What active substances are being studied?

Active substances that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These substances are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Lidocaine
Lidocaine is a substance that numbs skin and tissues to reduce pain during minor procedures or injections.
Lidocaine Hydrochloride
Lidocaine hydrochloride is a substance that numbs a specific area to relieve pain during minor procedures and dental treatments.
Prilocaine
Prilocaine is a substance that numbs a local area to prevent pain during minor surgical, dental, or skin procedures.

What similar medicines might you know?

Don't worry if you don't know the medicines tested in the trial. There is a chance you have heard about the similar medicines. Check the list below to see if you are familiar with any of them.

Acido Clodronico Doc Generici
Acoin
Actilogic

Where is the clinical trial being conducted?

Locations and medical facilities where this clinical trial is currently recruiting or conducting research. Select the locations where you would like to participate.

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Hospital Universitario De La Plana
Paritorio
Vila-real, Spain
Sponsor: Fundacion Para El Fomento De La Investigacion Sanitaria Y Biomedica De La Comunitat Valenciana
Last updated: Nov 26, 2025

Disclaimer: Parts of this content have been automatically extracted from the EU Clinical Trials registry. While we strive for accuracy, please always contact the trial site or sponsor directly for correct and official information before making any decisions about participation. View on EU Clinical Trials.