Can a common drug stop dangerous bleeding in pregnancy?
NCT ID NCT05840471
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether tranexamic acid, a drug that helps blood clot, can safely stop vaginal bleeding in pregnant women with abruptio placenta (when the placenta separates from the womb too early). 116 women at 24 weeks or more of pregnancy received either the drug or a placebo. Researchers tracked bleeding control, pregnancy length, and newborn health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- tranexamic acid
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a safe way to reduce heavy bleeding in pregnant women with abruptio placenta, potentially improving outcomes for mothers and babies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 116 participants. The results may not apply to all women, and tranexamic acid carries risks like blood clots. More research is needed.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shahla Kareem Alalaf
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, 44001, Iraq
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