Postpartum blood loss
Conditions
Interventions
Placebo Water for Injection
Tranexamic Acid
Sponsors
Nnaedozie Paul Obiegbu
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. 18years and above at time of consent 2. Singleton pregnancy 3. Term gestation ( = 37 completed weeks)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Multiple pregnancy 2. History of eclampsia or pre-eclampsia in index pregnancy 3. Imminent delivery (<2 hours) from presentation 4. History of bleeding disorders 5. History of allergy to tranexamic acid
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcome measures will be the mean postpartum blood loss following vaginal delivery and haemoglobin change | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Need for blood transfusion in the postpartum period;Need for additional uterotonics;Need for other surgical interventions for postpartum haemorrhage (such as B-lynch procedure, bilateral uterine artery ligation or hysterectomy) | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Contacts
Public ContactAdaeze Obiegbu
Resident Doctor
Outcome results
None listed