Umbilical cord injection may beat IV for Post-Birth bleeding

NCT ID NCT07566455

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

Summary

This study tested whether injecting oxytocin into the umbilical cord reduces blood loss after delivery better than the standard IV injection. Sixty women with uncomplicated pregnancies were randomly assigned to one of the two methods. Researchers measured blood loss during and after delivery to see which approach works best for preventing postpartum hemorrhage.

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 intra-umbilical oxytocin works better, it could offer a simpler, cheaper way to prevent dangerous bleeding after childbirth.

What could go wrong

This is a small, single-center trial with only 60 women, so results may not apply to all births. The difference between the two methods might be small or not meaningful.

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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

  • CMH Multan Institute of Medical Sciences

    Multan, Punjab Province, 60000, Pakistan