Carbetocin to prevent bleeding after twin delivery
Treatments studied
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a medication called carbetocin can help prevent heavy bleeding after giving birth to twins. If you are pregnant with twins and at least 23 weeks along, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are pregnant with twins
- You are at least 23 weeks into your pregnancy
- You do not have any known bleeding problems
- You are not allergic to carbetocin
- Your planned delivery is at a participating hospital
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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