Cord injection may curb deadly Post-Birth bleeding

NCT ID NCT07436286

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether giving an extra dose of oxytocin directly into the umbilical vein, along with standard care, could reduce blood loss after childbirth. Over 400 women having a vaginal delivery took part. The goal was to see if this simple, low-cost method could help prevent postpartum hemorrhage, a leading cause of maternal death.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

oxytocin

What this could lead to

If effective, this simple addition to standard care could reduce dangerous bleeding after childbirth, especially in low-resource settings.

What could go wrong

This is a single completed study with 416 participants. Results may not apply to all settings, and the intervention adds a step to standard care that may not always be feasible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Postpartum Hemorrhage

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ahamadu Bello University Teachinh Hospital

    Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria