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Trial reportArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2025

Paracetamol versus ibuprofen for early postpartum pain control: a randomized controlled trial.

Shai Ram, Dotan Madar, Hila Shalev Ram, Goni Peleg, Yotam Lior, Ayelet Greenfeld, Gala Yakov, Yariv Yogev, Sharon Maslovitz

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Trial report in Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04653506 (Non - Opioid Treatments), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Non - Opioid Treatments (Single Administration) for Pain During the Early Postpartum Period After Vaginal Delivery

TypeinterventionalSponsorTel-Aviv Sourasky Medical CenterRan2020 to 2023Enrolled107ConditionsPainArmsParacetamol 1000 mg, Ibuprofen 400 mg
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9 authors.

Shai RamLis Maternity and Women's Hospital, 6 Weitzman St, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel. shairam85@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-2860-9438
Dotan MadarLis Maternity and Women's Hospital, 6 Weitzman St, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Hila Shalev RamDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel.
Goni PelegLis Maternity and Women's Hospital, 6 Weitzman St, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Yotam LiorDivision of Anesthesia, Intensive Care, and Pain Medicine, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Ayelet GreenfeldLis Maternity and Women's Hospital, 6 Weitzman St, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Gala YakovLis Maternity and Women's Hospital, 6 Weitzman St, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Yariv YogevLis Maternity and Women's Hospital, 6 Weitzman St, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Sharon MaslovitzLis Maternity and Women's Hospital, 6 Weitzman St, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionTo evaluate the effectiveness of paracetamol and ibuprofen as non-opioid treatments for postpartum pain control after vaginal delivery. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis randomized controlled study at a university-affiliated medical center involved parturient who received blindly oral tablets of either 1000 mg of paracetamol or 400 mg of ibuprofen, post-vaginal birth. Pain levels were assessed using a numeric rating scale (NRS) at four time points: before treatment, and 1, 4, and 6 h post-treatment (T0, T1, T4, and T6, respectively). We also compared the need for additional analgesia, breastfeeding initiation, mobilization, and urination following the delivery between the groups. To ensure statistical power, the study was designed to detect differences of one point on the NRS with at least 37 women per group.

resultsA total of 107 women participated, including paracetamol (n = 52) and ibuprofen (n = 55) groups. Demographics and perinatal outcomes were similar across groups. No significant differences were found in the interval between delivery and request for pain control (8 ± 6-10.5 and 11 ± 6-16 h for the paracetamol and the ibuprofen, respectively, P = .13). Pain levels on the NRS were similar for both groups at all intervals. There were also no group differences in the time to the initiation of breastfeeding, mobilization, urination, or the need for additional analgesia.

conclusionBoth, paracetamol and ibuprofen, can be considered equivalent and effective non-opioid alternatives for postpartum pain control. REGISTRY AT CLINICALTRIALS.GOV: (NCT04653506), https://register. CLINICALTRIALS: gov/prs/beta/studies/S000AFOR00000066/recordSummary .

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AcetaminophenAnalgesics, Non-NarcoticIbuprofenPain ManagementAdultBreast FeedingFemaleHumansPain MeasurementPostpartum PeriodPregnancyYoung AdultAcetaminophenAnalgesics, Non-NarcoticIbuprofenIbuprofenNon-opioid treatmentsPain relief strategies after vaginal deliveryParacetamolPostpartum pain

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PMCPMC12176906

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