When is the best time to give carbetocin to stop postpartum bleeding?

NCT ID NCT06776926

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This completed trial studied 200 first-time mothers having a normal vaginal delivery to find the best time to give carbetocin, a drug that prevents severe bleeding after childbirth. Researchers compared giving the drug at different times to see which reduced bleeding, side effects, and the need for extra medications. The goal is to improve safety during childbirth.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
carbetocin
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors choose the best time to give carbetocin to prevent dangerous bleeding after childbirth.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 200 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The timing difference may not be significant.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Placenta, Retained Postpartum Hemorrhage

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kartal Dr Lutfi Kirdar City Hospital

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34880, Turkey (Türkiye)

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