New method to control severe bleeding after childbirth.
Novel Vacuum-Induced Postpartum Hemorrhage Control: a Multicenter Randomized Trial.
['FUNDING_R01'] · WOMEN AND INFANTS HOSPITAL-RHODE ISLAND · NIH-10908538
This study is looking at a new way to help women who experience heavy bleeding after giving birth by using a special vacuum method along with a balloon treatment, and it aims to see if this approach works better than the usual care.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WOMEN AND INFANTS HOSPITAL-RHODE ISLAND (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10908538 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates a novel approach to manage postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), a serious condition affecting many women after childbirth. It focuses on using a vacuum-induced method to enhance the effectiveness of uterine balloon tamponade, which is a mechanical intervention used when other treatments fail. The study will involve multiple centers and will compare this new method against standard practices to determine its safety and effectiveness in controlling excessive bleeding. Patients participating in this research will be closely monitored to assess outcomes and improve future care for women experiencing PPH.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women who experience severe bleeding after childbirth, particularly those in low and middle-income countries.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience postpartum hemorrhage or those who have contraindications to balloon tamponade may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce maternal mortality and morbidity associated with postpartum hemorrhage.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that uterine balloon tamponade can be effective, but this specific vacuum-induced approach is novel and has not been widely tested.
Where this research is happening
PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES
- WOMEN AND INFANTS HOSPITAL-RHODE ISLAND — PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: TUULI, METHODIUS GAMUO — WOMEN AND INFANTS HOSPITAL-RHODE ISLAND
- Study coordinator: TUULI, METHODIUS GAMUO
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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