Umbilical cord drainage to prevent heavy bleeding after birth
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 to 49 years old and pregnant with one baby.
- You are at least 37 weeks pregnant (full term).
- Your baby is head-down (cephalic presentation) and labor has started.
- You plan to have a vaginal delivery (not a C-section).
- You do not need forceps or vacuum to help with delivery.
- You have no severe anemia, bleeding disorders, or use blood thinners.
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 tests if draining blood from the umbilical cord after birth can reduce bleeding during the third stage of labor. It might help make delivery safer and lower the risk of hemorrhage.
This trial tests whether giving extra fluid into the womb during labor can prevent heavy bleeding after delivery in people who are at medium or high risk for postpartum hemorrhage.
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 study looks at a vacuum-based device to help stop severe bleeding after delivery (postpartum hemorrhage), especially when the uterus is not tightening. It may help women who have ongoing bleeding despite standard first medicines to reduce bleeding.
This trial tests a new method to prevent heavy bleeding during cesarean sections. It may help make the procedure safer for mothers.
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.
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.