Could a simple calcium injection prevent dangerous bleeding in C-Sections?
NCT ID NCT07550413
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving intravenous calcium right after the baby is delivered can reduce blood loss during cesarean sections. About 182 women having a planned or in-labor C-section will receive either calcium plus standard oxytocin or oxytocin alone. The goal is to see if calcium helps prevent postpartum hemorrhage, a leading cause of maternal death.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- calcium chloride
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce dangerous bleeding during cesarean sections.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early phase 2 trial with only 182 participants, so results may not apply to all women. Calcium can cause heart rhythm issues, especially in those with heart disease.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pak Emirates Military Hospital
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 44000, Pakistan
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