Placenta praevia
MONDO:0005918Abnormal placentation in which the placenta implants in the lower segment of the uterus (the zone of dilation) and may cover part or all of the opening of the cervix. It is often associated with serious antepartum bleeding and premature labor.
Also known as: placenta praevia, placenta previa
19 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could a simple silicone ring prevent dangerous bleeding in pregnancy?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a silicone cervical pessary can reduce vaginal bleeding and help women with placenta previa carry their pregnancy longer. About 190 pregnant women with this condition will either receive the pessary or standard care. The goal is to see if this simple devi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Asklepios proresearch • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New trial aims to find best drug to stop bleeding in High-Risk C-Sections
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two drugs—tranexamic acid and vasopressin—to see which works better at reducing blood loss during planned C-sections in women with placenta previa, a condition where the placenta covers the cervix. 58 women will be randomly assigned to receive one of the drugs…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Allama Iqbal Medical College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New ultrasound 'Rail Sign' could spot dangerous placenta condition
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will check if a specific ultrasound finding called the 'rail sign' can accurately detect placenta accreta, a condition where the placenta grows too deeply into the womb. Researchers will scan 90 pregnant women with placenta previa (low-lying placenta) during their seco…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:26 UTC
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New study aims to predict dangerous placenta complications before delivery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will follow 200 pregnant women with placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) at Sohag University Hospital in Egypt. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure how deeply the placenta invades the cervix and the length of the cervix. The goal is to understand how co…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC