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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Postpartum Hemorrhage Uterine Inertia

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Olexandrivska Hospital

    Zaporizhzhia, 69000, Ukraine

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