Could a simple calcium injection prevent dangerous bleeding after childbirth?
NCT ID NCT07714902
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether giving calcium gluconate right after umbilical cord clamping can reduce blood loss during vaginal delivery. Postpartum hemorrhage is a leading cause of maternal complications, and calcium is known to help with uterine contractions and clotting. About 710 women planning a vaginal delivery at 37 weeks or later will receive either calcium gluconate or a placebo, and their hemoglobin levels will be compared to see if the treatment lowers the risk of significant bleeding.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- calcium gluconate given intravenously after umbilical cord clamping
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple, low-cost intervention could become a standard way to reduce dangerous bleeding after childbirth.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center trial, and previous evidence is limited. The benefit may be small or absent, and calcium can cause side effects like nausea or vein irritation.
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Conditions
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Rambam Medical Center
RECRUITINGHaifa, 6815408, Israel
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