Predicting the risk of postpartum hemorrhage during childbirth

Logistic Regression Prediction Model vs. Standard of Care for Prediction of Postpartum Hemorrhage - A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial

NA · Vanderbilt University Medical Center · NCT06513351

This study tests a new computer model that predicts the risk of heavy bleeding after childbirth to help doctors take better care of new moms.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
SexFemale
SponsorVanderbilt University Medical Center (other)
Locations1 site (Nashville, Tennessee)
Trial IDNCT06513351 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This research project aims to improve childbirth safety by utilizing advanced computer models to predict the risk of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). The study compares a traditional risk assessment tool with a new model that evaluates 21 factors and updates in real-time during labor. If a patient's risk exceeds a certain threshold, a Best Practice Advisory (BPA) will alert clinicians to recommended interventions. The goal is to enhance perinatal outcomes by providing timely and evidence-based recommendations for at-risk patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women undergoing vaginal or cesarean deliveries at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Not a fit: Patients who are discharged before delivery or those with a planned hysterectomy prior to delivery may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the incidence of postpartum hemorrhage and improve maternal health outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using predictive modeling for similar conditions, indicating potential for success with this novel approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* All vaginal and cesarean deliveries occurring at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Exclusion Criteria:

* All patients will be randomized at the time of admission to the obstetric service. Patients who are discharged prior to delivery will be excluded from subsequent analysis. Any patients with a pre-delivery planned hysterectomy (for placenta increta or percreta) will be excluded from the treatment algorithm and primary analysis.

Where this trial is running

Nashville, Tennessee

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Post Partum Hemorrhage, Cesarean Section, Vaginal Birth, Risk Prediction

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.