Balloon or gauze: which stops Post-Birth bleeding better?
NCT ID NCT07609589
First seen Jun 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 5 times
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.
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What this could mean
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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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