Belly tourniquet may buy time for mothers bleeding after birth
NCT ID NCT07016568
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a device called the Abdominal Aortic and Junctional Tourniquet (AAJT-S) in 4 women with severe postpartum bleeding that did not stop with standard treatments. The device is a belt placed around the upper belly that inflates to temporarily block blood flow to the pelvis. The goal was to see if it could quickly stop bleeding long enough to prepare for surgery. The study was completed in a war-affected region where resources are limited.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Abdominal Aortic and Junctional Tourniquet - Stabilized (AAJT-S) device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could provide a quick, non-surgical way to temporarily control life-threatening postpartum bleeding, buying time for definitive treatment in settings with limited resources.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early proof-of-concept study with only 4 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The device carries risks like blood clots, tissue damage, or technical failure.
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Olexandrivska Hospital
Zaporizhzhia, 69000, Ukraine
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