Balloon vs gauze for heavy bleeding after birth
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two methods to stop heavy bleeding after childbirth. It may help find a more effective way to control bleeding when the uterus does not contract properly.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 to 40 years
- You gave birth between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy
- You have had up to 4 pregnancies
- You are bleeding heavily because your uterus is not contracting
- Your bleeding is not from tears or other causes, and you do not have certain conditions
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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