Rectal misoprostol to reduce blood loss during planned cesarean
Treatments studied
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests if giving a medication called misoprostol as a rectal suppository can help reduce bleeding during a planned cesarean section. If you are having a planned cesarean and are generally healthy, this study might be an option for you.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You are pregnant with one baby and at least 37 weeks along.
- You are scheduled for a planned cesarean section under spinal anesthesia.
- You are in stable health before the surgery.
- You do not have bleeding problems or take blood thinners.
- You are not allergic to misoprostol or oxytocin.
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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