Pregnancy blood clot risk: are current doses right?

NCT ID NCT01394107

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study checked how a standard dose of a blood thinner (LMWH) affects clotting in 40 pregnant women just before a planned C-section. The goal was to see if the dose is safe and effective for preventing dangerous blood clots, which are a leading cause of death in new mothers. Researchers used advanced tests to measure clotting over 24 hours and to assess the risk of spinal bleeding during anesthesia.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors determine the right blood-thinner dose for pregnant women, reducing clot risks without increasing bleeding danger.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all pregnant women. The findings are observational and need confirmation in larger trials.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • General University Hospital in Prague

    Prague, 128 08, Czechia

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