Simple tourniquet could save babies in High-Risk births

NCT ID NCT07412925

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether using a tourniquet (a tight band) around the lower uterus during surgery for placenta accreta can improve newborn Apgar scores. Placenta accreta is a condition where the placenta doesn't detach after birth, causing severe bleeding. The trial will involve 100 pregnant women with this condition. The goal is to see if this simple technique leads to healthier babies and fewer complications.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Foley catheter used as a tourniquet around the lower uterus
What this could lead to: If successful, this simple technique could reduce newborn complications and help preserve the mother's uterus during high-risk deliveries.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial (100 participants) focused on a specific outcome (Apgar score). The tourniquet may not improve outcomes and could carry risks like reduced blood flow to the baby.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

placenta accreta

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

APGAR SCORE PLACENTA ACCRETE SPECTRUM PREGNANCY TOURNIQUETS

Contacts and locations

Locations

kasr Al Aini Hospitals , Faculty of medicine , Cairo University , Cairo
RECRUITING

Cairo, Egypt

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