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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2015 Jul 29;10(7):e0133514.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0133514. eCollection 2015.

Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effect of Channa striatus Extract on Measurement of the Uterus, Pulsatility Index, Resistive Index of Uterine Artery and Superficial Skin Wound Artery in Post Lower Segment Caesarean Section Women

Mohd Rizal Abu Bakar  1 , Azidah Abdul Kadir  2 , Siti Zubaidah Abdul Wahab  2 , Ahmad Helmy Abdul Karim  2 , Nik Hazlina Nik Hussain  2 , Norhayati Mohd Noor  2 , Julia Omar  2 , Saringat Bin Bai Bae  3 , Wan Haslindawani Wan Mahmood  2 , Asrenee Abdul Razak  2 , Rohaizan Yunus  4
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effect of Channa striatus Extract on Measurement of the Uterus, Pulsatility Index, Resistive Index of Uterine Artery and Superficial Skin Wound Artery in Post Lower Segment Caesarean Section Women

Mohd Rizal Abu Bakar et al. PLoS One. .

Abstract

Aim: To compare the mean of anteroposterior (AP) measurements of the uterus in longitudinal and oblique transverse planes, and the pulsatility index (PI) and resistive index (RI) of the uterine artery and superficial skin wound artery between patients taking Channa striatus and placebo.

Background: Channa striatus, also known as haruan, is a fresh water snakehead fish consumed in many parts of Southeast Asia. Channa striatus is also normally consumed by women postpartum to promote wound healing as well as to reduce post-operative pain.

Methodology: This study is a randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled study conducted in women after Lower Segment Caesarean Section (LSCS). Subjects were randomised to either a Channa striatus or a placebo group and were given a daily dosage of 500 mg of Channa striatus extract or 500 mg maltodextrin, respectively, for six weeks post LSCS. The anteroposterior measurements of the uterus in the longitudinal and oblique transverse planes, and the pulsatility index (PI) and resistive index (RI) of the uterine and superficial skin wound arteries were assessed using pelvic Gray-scale ultrasound and Doppler ultrasound at baseline (Day 3) and at two weeks, four weeks and six weeks post-operatively.

Results: Sixty-six subjects were randomised into the study with 33 in the Channa striatus group and 33 in the placebo group. No significant differences were detected in terms of the pulsatility index (PI) and the resistive index (RI) of the uterine and superficial skin wound arteries between the Channa striatus and placebo groups. However, in the Channa striatus group, the AP measurements of the uterus on the longitudinal and oblique transverse planes were significantly lower compared to the placebo group (p<0.05 and p<0.001, respectively).

Conclusion: Daily intake of Channa striatus extract results in marked differences compared to placebo in terms of uterine involution and recovery in women post LSCS.

Trial registration: www.isrctn.com 11960786.

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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Fig 1. Flowchart of the study.
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