Balloon versus special gauze for heavy bleeding after childbirth
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests two emergency treatments to control heavy bleeding after childbirth when standard medicines haven't worked. One uses a small balloon placed inside the womb, and the other uses a special gauze that helps blood clot.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old and have just had a baby, either vaginally or by C-section.
- You must have had heavy bleeding after birth (more than 1000 mL, about 4 cups) within the first day.
- Standard medicines (oxytocin, methylergometrine, tranexamic acid) have been given but the bleeding hasn't stopped.
- You need to be stable enough to wait for a non-surgical treatment instead of going straight to emergency surgery.
- You cannot have any known bleeding or clotting disorders like low platelets, hemophilia, or DIC.
- There should be no concern that the placenta is attached too deeply to the womb (placenta accreta), which would need surgery.
Quick eligibility check
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