Balloon tamponade for heavy bleeding after childbirth
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special balloon placed in the womb can stop heavy bleeding after childbirth when standard medicines don't work. This could help avoid more serious surgery and keep you safe.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- The baby must be born between 31 and 41 weeks of pregnancy.
- You must have heavy bleeding after birth that did not stop with the standard medicines.
- You cannot have bleeding caused by tears in the birth canal or cervix.
- You cannot have a latex allergy, uterine infection, or a bleeding disorder.
- You must not have given birth more than 5 times before.
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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