Status:

UNKNOWN

Tranexamic Acid for the Prevention of Postpartum Haemorrhage

Lead Sponsor:

Benha University

Conditions:

Postpartum Hemorrhage

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-45 years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Use of tranexamic acid (TXA) for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) after cesarean section in high-risk patients ( a randomized control trial ).

Detailed Description

Participants will be divided into two groups: a study group \& a control group. In addition to the standard management, the study group will be given TXA 1 gm (100 mg/ml) slowly intravenous infusion d...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Scheduled or unscheduled cesarean delivery. Singleton or twin gestation.
  • Women at high risk for PPH after cesarean section:
  • Placenta previa, accreta, increta or percreta. haematocrit (HCT) \< 30%. Bleeding at admission. History of Postpartum haemorrhage. Abnormal vital signs (hypotension or tachycardia). Previous Cesarean or uterine surgery. More than four previous deliveries. Multiple Gestation. Large Uterine fibroids. Chorioamnionitis. Magnesium sulphate use. Prolonged use of oxytocin.

Exclusion

  • Age less than 18 years.
  • Women who are not at high risk for PPH.
  • Women attending for normal vaginal delivery.
  • Pre-existing maternal hemorrhagic conditions such as Factor 8 deficiency - haemophilia A carrier, Factor 9 deficiency - haemophilia B carrier or Von Willebrand's disease.
  • Recent diagnosis or history of venous thromboembolism or arterial thrombosis because TXA is a risk factor for thromboembolism, and its use is contraindicated.
  • Known congenital or acquired thrombophilias, including antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, because of the increased risk of thrombosis.
  • Autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's disease, and inflammatory bowel disease because of hypercoagulability and the increased risk of thrombosis or thromboembolism
  • Need for a therapeutic dose of anticoagulation before delivery, because the risk of thrombosis may be increased with TXA.
  • Hypersensitivity to TXA or any of its ingredients.
  • Transfusion or planned transfusion of any blood products during the current admission because the primary outcome is already pre-determined and the need for transfusion will be unrelated to perioperative haemorrhage
  • Seizure disorder (including eclampsia), and its use has been associated with postoperative seizures..
  • Active cancer, because of the risk of thromboembolism.
  • Congestive heart failure requiring treatment, because of the risk of thrombosis.
  • If there is no haemoglobin and hematocrit result available from the last 4 weeks since it is necessary to measure the postoperative change in haemoglobin and hematocrit.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

March 30 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04707950

Start Date

January 1 2020

End Date

March 30 2021

Last Update

January 13 2021

Active Locations (2)

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Benha university hospital

Banhā, Banha, Egypt, 13511

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Benha University

Banhā, Banha, Egypt, 13511