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A study to see if giving tranexamic acid before caesarean section helps reduce blood loss in women.

To Evaluate the Role of Prophylactic Use of Tranexamic Acid in Reducing Blood Loss during Caesarean Section - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/08/092779
Enrollment
78
Registered
2025-08-11
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O82- Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication

Interventions

Intervention1: Tranexamic Acid: 10 mL (1 gram) of Tranexamic Acid in 100 mL Saline iv infusion Duration of study 6 months Control Intervention1: 10 mL of Normal Saline: 10 mL of Normal Saline in 100

Sponsors

Dr Radhakrishnan Government Medical College and Hospital Hamirpur HP
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Singleton, term pregnancy Informed consent provided

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Multiple pregnancy Pre-eclampsia Macrosomia Polyhydramnios Fibroid complicating pregnancy Placental abnormalities (e.g., placenta previa, abruptio placentae, placenta accreta/increta/percreta) History of bleeding disorders Allergy to tranexamic acid Systemic complications involving the heart, liver, or kidneys Prolonged or obstructed labour Parity greater than

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Total blood loss (in mL) measured intraoperatively and up to 2 hours postoperativelyTimepoint: Total blood loss (in mL) measured intraoperatively and up to 2 hours postoperatively

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in haemoglobin and haematocrit levelsTimepoint: 24 hours post surgery;Requirement for blood transfusionTimepoint: 24 hours;Use of additional uterotonic agentsTimepoint: 24 hours;Adverse effects related to tranexamic acidTimepoint: 42 days;Postoperative complicationsTimepoint: 42 days

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Chirag Sharma

Dr Radhakrishnan Government Medical College and Hospital, Hamirpur, H.P

anuragshruti@gmail.com981608888

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026