C-Section bleeding breakthrough: drug may save lives

NCT ID NCT02797119

First seen Apr 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study tested two doses of tranexamic acid, a drug that helps blood clot, to see if it could reduce blood loss in women having heavy bleeding during a planned C-section. 225 women participated, and researchers measured blood loss and checked for side effects. The goal was to find the safest and most effective dose to control bleeding and prevent complications.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Assistance Publique Hôpitaux Paris Hôpital Louis Mourier

    Paris, France

  • Assistance Publique Hôpitaux Paris Hôpital Trousseau

    Paris, France

  • Centre Hospitalier Maternité Monaco Valenciennes

    Valenciennes, France

  • Hospices civils de Lyon CHU-Lyon Croix Rousse

    Lyon, France

  • Hôpital Jeanne de Flandre - CHRU de Lille

    Lille, France

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