Could a simple silicone ring prevent dangerous bleeding in pregnancy?

NCT ID NCT07667777

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Asklepios proresearch Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether a silicone cervical pessary can reduce vaginal bleeding and help women with placenta previa carry their pregnancy longer. About 190 pregnant women with this condition will either receive the pessary or standard care. The goal is to see if this simple device can improve safety for both mother and baby.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Cervical pessary (Arabin pessary) - a silicone device placed in the vagina to support the cervix
What this could lead to: If it works, this could give doctors a simple, non-surgical tool to reduce dangerous bleeding and help women with placenta previa carry their pregnancy longer.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 190 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The pessary could cause discomfort, infection, or fail to reduce bleeding.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

low implantation of placenta placenta praevia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PLACENTA PREVIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Asklepios Klinik Barmbek
RECRUITING

Hamburg-Nord, 22307, Germany

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