Balloon vs chitosan gauze for heavy bleeding after birth
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two methods to stop heavy bleeding after childbirth when standard medications have not worked. It tests a special balloon placed in the uterus versus a gauze coated with a natural substance that helps blood clot.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You gave birth vaginally or by C-section.
- You had severe bleeding (more than 1 quart) within 24 hours after delivery.
- Standard medicines (oxytocin, methylergometrine, and tranexamic acid) did not stop the bleeding.
- Your blood pressure and heart rate are stable enough to try a non-surgical treatment.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial compares two methods to stop heavy bleeding in the uterus after vaginal delivery: inflating a special balloon inside the uterus versus packing it with medicated gauze. Both are emergency treatments, and the study tests which works better and faster.
This trial studies whether tranexamic acid can prevent heavy bleeding after a planned or urgent cesarean delivery in people with placenta previa. If you qualify, you may receive the study drug to help your body keep blood loss lower during and after surgery.
This trial compares two medications, carbetocin and misoprostol, to see which works better at preventing heavy bleeding (postpartum hemorrhage) after a vaginal delivery. It is for women who have one or more risk factors for heavy bleeding.
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.
This trial tests whether tranexamic acid (a medicine that helps blood clot) can prevent heavy bleeding after delivery in women who are at higher risk. If it works, it may lower the chance of serious postpartum bleeding and related complications.
This trial tests if draining blood from the umbilical cord after delivery can help prevent postpartum hemorrhage (heavy bleeding) in women having a vaginal birth. It may offer a simple way to reduce risk.
Hear when a new Postpartum Hemorrhage trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.