Tranexamic acid gel to reduce bleeding during cesarean
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Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether applying a medicine called tranexamic acid directly to the uterus during a scheduled cesarean can reduce bleeding. It may help women who are having their first or second cesarean delivery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 51 years old.
- You are pregnant with one baby (not twins or more).
- Your cesarean is scheduled in advance (not an emergency) and it's your first or second cesarean.
- Your doctor plans to make a low horizontal cut on your uterus and close it with two layers of dissolvable stitches.
- You are not allergic to tranexamic acid, do not have a bleeding disorder, and do not take blood-thinning medications.
Quick eligibility check
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