Prevent heavy bleeding after birth with two medicines versus one
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether using two medicines at the same time after delivery works better than using one medicine to prevent early heavy bleeding. It may help reduce the chance of postpartum hemorrhage soon after birth.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older and giving birth at Stony Brook University
- You agree to join the study
- You do not have a known bleeding or blood-clotting (coagulation) disorder
- You are not planning a cesarean hysterectomy
- You do not have a known placental accreta spectrum diagnosis
- You do not have a known allergy to prostaglandins
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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