Simple C-Section techniques could slash postpartum bleeding risk
NCT ID NCT06192836
First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests two common ways to remove the placenta during a cesarean delivery — manual removal or controlled cord traction — and whether a one-minute uterine massage after closing the incision helps prevent postpartum hemorrhage. The study includes 361 healthy women with a full-term singleton pregnancy who have not had a previous C-section. Researchers will compare changes in hemoglobin, hematocrit, and vital signs to see which approach best reduces bleeding.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Two surgical techniques for placental removal (manual removal vs controlled cord traction) and uterine massage
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify a simple, cost-free method (uterine massage) to reduce dangerous bleeding after C-section, especially in low-resource settings.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center trial with 361 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The interventions are well-known, so dramatic improvements are unlikely.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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