St. John's Wort Oil for Wound Healing and Pain After Cesarean Section

Cesarean section refers to the surgical procedure in which the fetus is delivered via an incision, typically performed when vaginal delivery is not possible due to high-risk conditions. In recent years, the rate of cesarean deliveries has increased significantly. The quality of treatment and care is crucial in ensuring proper surgical wound healing following cesarean birth. Various new methods and products have been developed for wound healing and care in recent years, some of which are derived from herbal sources. The limitations of pharmacological methods used in the postpartum period, such as treatment failure, concerns about potential harm to the mother and infant, adverse side effects, negative impact on breastfeeding, emergence of resistant microorganisms, and ineffectiveness of current antibiotics, have led individuals to seek alternative natural remedies. Hypericum perforatum (commonly known as St. John's Wort) is frequently used in the postpartum period due to its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. This study aims to examine the effects of Hypericum perforatum on wound healing and pain in women following cesarean delivery.

NCT Number	NCT07012278
Lead Sponsor	Sakarya University
Conditions	Wound Healing, Caesarean Section
Enrollment	80 participants
Start Date	2025-06-25
Primary Completion	2025-12-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-04-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-06-10