At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 3Completed· 1,226 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Tranexamic acid injection +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Tranexamic acid injection 1gfrom record
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The Efficacy of Tranexamic Acid in Preventing Postpartum Haemorrhage After Caesarean Section
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Tranexamic acid injection and Normal saline placebo for Postpartum Hemorrhage. Completed, enrolled 1,226 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
This study seeks to determine if the using tranexamic acid prophylactically at caesarean section will prevent postpartum haemorrhage which is a major cause of maternal mortality in Zimbabwe and globally.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsPostpartum Hemorrhage
CountriesZimbabwe
Timeline
Phase 3CompletedFinished
202120222023202420252026
First PostedFeb 2021
Enrollment StartMar 2021
Primary CompletionDec 2021
TodayJul 2026
First PostedFeb 1, 2021
Enrollment StartMar 23, 2021
Primary CompletionDec 14, 2021
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 9 monthsPosted 5.4 years ago
Interventions
Tranexamic acid injectiondrug
Tranexamic 1g administered intravenously at the onset of skin incision at caesarean section
Normal saline placeboother
10ml of normal saline will be administered intravenously at onset of skin incision at caesarean section to the placebo group