Comparing two medications to prevent bleeding after planned C-section
Treatments studied
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests two medicines given during a planned C-section to see which is better at preventing heavy bleeding. It may help make delivery safer for healthy women having a scheduled cesarean.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 45 years old and pregnant with one baby
- You are at least 37 weeks pregnant
- You are healthy (classified as ASA II) and having a planned (not emergency) C-section
- Your hemoglobin (blood iron) level is 9 or higher
- You can give written consent in Arabic or English
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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