New checklist aims to curb deadly bleeding in african C-Sections
NCT ID NCT07005349
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests a quality improvement program called 'Rule of THUMB' in African hospitals. The program uses checklists to help doctors assess bleeding risk before, during, and after C-sections, and to ensure proven treatments are given quickly. About 2,400 patients will take part. The goal is to see if the program improves care and reduces deaths from hemorrhage.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Quality improvement program (risk assessments and checklists)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could help hospitals in Africa better identify and treat dangerous bleeding during C-sections, potentially saving lives.
- What could go wrong
- This is a quality improvement study, not a test of a new drug or device. Success depends on how well hospitals adopt the program, and results may vary across different settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mowbray Maternity Hospital
RECRUITINGCape Town, South Africa
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