Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 17 and up Women only

Evaluating ultrasound to predict postpartum hemorrhage risk

Official title: Postpartum Ultrasound Evaluation to Assess Risk of Hemorrhage

Run by Endeavor Health · NCT06898034 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if ultrasound exams done shortly after delivery can help predict the risk of bleeding complications for new mothers in the hours following childbirth.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages17 Years and up
SexWomen only
Enrollment1725 (estimated)
SponsorEndeavor Health
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Evanston, Illinois)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 10, 2025
Main results expectedFebruary 28, 2027
Study endsMarch 2027
Registry record updatedMarch 27, 2025
Trial IDNCT06898034 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are English-speaking pregnant women planning to deliver at Endeavor Health who are more than 37 weeks gestational age and meet specific labor dilation criteria.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are non-English speaking, have preterm deliveries, or have conditions impairing decision-making may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the use of ultrasound exams performed 1.5 to 2 hours after delivery to identify markers that may predict the risk of medium-term postpartum hemorrhage, which occurs between 1.5 to 24 hours post-delivery. The study will collect data on patients' medical and obstetrical history, labor and delivery outcomes, and details about postpartum bleeding. This information will be correlated with ultrasound results to enhance understanding of bleeding risks in postpartum patients. The goal is to improve early identification and management of potential hemorrhage.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better prediction and management of postpartum hemorrhage, potentially reducing complications for new mothers.

How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research into postpartum hemorrhage, this specific approach using ultrasound for medium-term risk assessment is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Currently pregnant and planning to deliver at Endeavor Health \>37 weeks gestational age
* English speaking
* Labor \<6cm dilated at time of consent without epidural
* Labor \<8cm dilated at time of consent with epidural

Exclusion Criteria:

* Preterm delivery
* Non-English speaking
* Any conditions that impairs potential participants decision making

Where it's running

  • Endeavor Health
    Evanston, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.