Balloon or gauze: which stops Post-Birth bleeding better?
NCT ID NCT07609589
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two simple methods to control heavy bleeding after childbirth when the uterus fails to contract. About 216 women will be randomly assigned to receive either a balloon placed in the uterus or gauze packing. The goal is to see which stops bleeding within 24 hours without needing more surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Uterine balloon tamponade or uterine gauze packing
- What this could lead to
- If one method works better, it could give doctors a simple, low-cost way to stop severe bleeding after childbirth and save lives.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with 216 people. Results may not apply to all hospitals, and both methods have risks like infection or failure to stop bleeding.
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Conditions
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