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Tranexamic Acid for the Prevention of Postpartum Haemorrhage

Primary Purpose

Postpartum Hemorrhage

Status
Unknown status
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
Egypt
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Tranexamic Acid 100 milligram/Milliliter
Oxytocin
Sponsored by
Benha University
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional prevention trial for Postpartum Hemorrhage focused on measuring Tranexamic acid, postpartum hemorrhage, cesarean section

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 45 Years (Adult)FemaleAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

Scheduled or unscheduled cesarean delivery. Singleton or twin gestation.

Women at high risk for PPH after cesarean section:

Placenta previa, accreta, increta or percreta. haematocrit (HCT) < 30%. Bleeding at admission. History of Postpartum haemorrhage. Abnormal vital signs (hypotension or tachycardia). Previous Cesarean or uterine surgery. More than four previous deliveries. Multiple Gestation. Large Uterine fibroids. Chorioamnionitis. Magnesium sulphate use. Prolonged use of oxytocin.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Age less than 18 years.
  2. Women who are not at high risk for PPH.
  3. Women attending for normal vaginal delivery.
  4. Pre-existing maternal hemorrhagic conditions such as Factor 8 deficiency - haemophilia A carrier, Factor 9 deficiency - haemophilia B carrier or Von Willebrand's disease.
  5. Recent diagnosis or history of venous thromboembolism or arterial thrombosis because TXA is a risk factor for thromboembolism, and its use is contraindicated.
  6. Known congenital or acquired thrombophilias, including antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, because of the increased risk of thrombosis.
  7. Autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's disease, and inflammatory bowel disease because of hypercoagulability and the increased risk of thrombosis or thromboembolism
  8. Need for a therapeutic dose of anticoagulation before delivery, because the risk of thrombosis may be increased with TXA.
  9. Hypersensitivity to TXA or any of its ingredients.
  10. Transfusion or planned transfusion of any blood products during the current admission because the primary outcome is already pre-determined and the need for transfusion will be unrelated to perioperative haemorrhage
  11. Seizure disorder (including eclampsia), and its use has been associated with postoperative seizures..
  12. Active cancer, because of the risk of thromboembolism.
  13. Congestive heart failure requiring treatment, because of the risk of thrombosis.
  14. If there is no haemoglobin and hematocrit result available from the last 4 weeks since it is necessary to measure the postoperative change in haemoglobin and hematocrit.

Sites / Locations

  • Benha university hospitalRecruiting
  • Benha University

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

study group will be given tranexamic acid

Control group

Arm Description

Participants will be divided into two groups: a study group & a control group. In addition to the standard management, the study group will be given TXA 1 gm (100 mg/ml) slowly intravenous infusion during delivery after clamping of the cord (administered over 10 minutes at 1 ml/minute). The second dose of TXA 1 g Intravenous can be given if: Bleeding continues after 30 minutes Bleeding restarts within 24 hours of completing the first dose While the control group will not be given TXA and we will compare the results in both groups (amount of blood loss during operation to assess the efficacy of TXA in the prevention of PPH and reduction of intraoperative and postoperative blood loss and to assess its safety and benefit in the reduction of incidence of hysterectomy or blood transfusion requirements).

The control group will not be given Tranexamic acid but only the standard management ( Oxytocin )

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Volume of blood loss
150 ml/pack

Secondary Outcome Measures

transfusion requirements
number of women transfused blood
additional medical intervention
number of patients were treated by an additional medical intervention
additional surgical or radiological interventions to control bleeding
number of patients were treated by additional surgical or radiological intervention
Change in maternal hematocrit concentration
Hematocrit concentration (Percent)
Tranexamic acid side effects
number of patients suffered from side effects
thromboembolic events
number of patients suffered from thromboembolic events
Maternal death
Number of women will die.

Full Information

First Posted
February 25, 2020
Last Updated
January 11, 2021
Sponsor
Benha University
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04707950
Brief Title
Tranexamic Acid for the Prevention of Postpartum Haemorrhage
Official Title
Use of Tranexamic Acid for the Prevention of Postpartum Haemorrhage After Cesarean Section in High-risk Patients ( a Randomized Control Trial ).
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
January 2021
Overall Recruitment Status
Unknown status
Study Start Date
January 1, 2020 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
February 25, 2021 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
March 30, 2021 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Benha University

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Use of tranexamic acid (TXA) for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) after cesarean section in high-risk patients ( a randomized control trial ).
Detailed Description
Participants will be divided into two groups: a study group & a control group. In addition to the standard management, the study group will be given TXA 1 gm (100 mg/ml) slowly intravenous infusion during delivery after clamping of the cord (administered over 10 minutes at 1 ml/minute). The second dose of TXA 1 g Intravenous can be given if: Bleeding continues after 30 minutes Bleeding restarts within 24 hours of completing the first dose While the control group will not be given TXA and we will compare the results in both groups (amount of blood loss during operation to assess efficacy of TXA in prevention of PPH and reduction of intra and postoperative blood loss and to assess its safety and benefit in the reduction of incidence of hysterectomy or blood transfusion requirements).

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Keywords
Tranexamic acid, postpartum hemorrhage, cesarean section

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Prevention
Study Phase
Phase 1, Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
Participants will be divided into two groups: a study group & a control group. In addition to the standard management, the study group will be given TXA 1 gm (100 mg/ml) slowly intravenous infusion during delivery after clamping of the cord (administered over 10 minutes at 1 ml/minute). The second dose of TXA 1 g Intravenous can be given if: Bleeding continues after 30 minutes Bleeding restarts within 24 hours of completing the first dose While the control group will not be given TXA and we will compare the results in both groups (amount of blood loss during operation to assess the efficacy of TXA in the prevention of PPH and reduction of intraoperative and postoperative blood loss and to assess its safety and benefit in the reduction of incidence of hysterectomy or blood transfusion requirements).
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
60 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
study group will be given tranexamic acid
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Participants will be divided into two groups: a study group & a control group. In addition to the standard management, the study group will be given TXA 1 gm (100 mg/ml) slowly intravenous infusion during delivery after clamping of the cord (administered over 10 minutes at 1 ml/minute). The second dose of TXA 1 g Intravenous can be given if: Bleeding continues after 30 minutes Bleeding restarts within 24 hours of completing the first dose While the control group will not be given TXA and we will compare the results in both groups (amount of blood loss during operation to assess the efficacy of TXA in the prevention of PPH and reduction of intraoperative and postoperative blood loss and to assess its safety and benefit in the reduction of incidence of hysterectomy or blood transfusion requirements).
Arm Title
Control group
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
The control group will not be given Tranexamic acid but only the standard management ( Oxytocin )
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Tranexamic Acid 100 milligram/Milliliter
Other Intervention Name(s)
Study group
Intervention Description
Participants will be divided into two groups: a study group & a control group. In addition to the standard management, the study group will be given TXA 1 gm (100 mg/ml) slowly intravenous infusion during delivery after clamping of the cord (administered over 10 minutes at 1 ml/minute). The second dose of TXA 1 g Intravenous can be given if: Bleeding continues after 30 minutes Bleeding restarts within 24 hours of completing the first dose While the control group will not be given TXA and we will compare the results in both groups (amount of blood loss during operation to assess the efficacy of TXA in the prevention of PPH and reduction of intraoperative and postoperative blood loss and to assess its safety and benefit in the reduction of incidence of hysterectomy or blood transfusion requirements).
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Oxytocin
Other Intervention Name(s)
Control group
Intervention Description
both groups will be given oxytocin as a standard management
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Volume of blood loss
Description
150 ml/pack
Time Frame
30 minutes after baby delivery
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
transfusion requirements
Description
number of women transfused blood
Time Frame
7 days postpartum
Title
additional medical intervention
Description
number of patients were treated by an additional medical intervention
Time Frame
48 hours postpartum
Title
additional surgical or radiological interventions to control bleeding
Description
number of patients were treated by additional surgical or radiological intervention
Time Frame
7 days postpartum
Title
Change in maternal hematocrit concentration
Description
Hematocrit concentration (Percent)
Time Frame
48 hours postpartum
Title
Tranexamic acid side effects
Description
number of patients suffered from side effects
Time Frame
24 hours postpartum
Title
thromboembolic events
Description
number of patients suffered from thromboembolic events
Time Frame
7 days postpartum
Title
Maternal death
Description
Number of women will die.
Time Frame
7 days postpartum

10. Eligibility

Sex
Female
Gender Based
Yes
Gender Eligibility Description
women with high risk for postpsrtum hemorrhage after ceserean section
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
45 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Scheduled or unscheduled cesarean delivery. Singleton or twin gestation. Women at high risk for PPH after cesarean section: Placenta previa, accreta, increta or percreta. haematocrit (HCT) < 30%. Bleeding at admission. History of Postpartum haemorrhage. Abnormal vital signs (hypotension or tachycardia). Previous Cesarean or uterine surgery. More than four previous deliveries. Multiple Gestation. Large Uterine fibroids. Chorioamnionitis. Magnesium sulphate use. Prolonged use of oxytocin. Exclusion Criteria: Age less than 18 years. Women who are not at high risk for PPH. Women attending for normal vaginal delivery. Pre-existing maternal hemorrhagic conditions such as Factor 8 deficiency - haemophilia A carrier, Factor 9 deficiency - haemophilia B carrier or Von Willebrand's disease. Recent diagnosis or history of venous thromboembolism or arterial thrombosis because TXA is a risk factor for thromboembolism, and its use is contraindicated. Known congenital or acquired thrombophilias, including antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, because of the increased risk of thrombosis. Autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's disease, and inflammatory bowel disease because of hypercoagulability and the increased risk of thrombosis or thromboembolism Need for a therapeutic dose of anticoagulation before delivery, because the risk of thrombosis may be increased with TXA. Hypersensitivity to TXA or any of its ingredients. Transfusion or planned transfusion of any blood products during the current admission because the primary outcome is already pre-determined and the need for transfusion will be unrelated to perioperative haemorrhage Seizure disorder (including eclampsia), and its use has been associated with postoperative seizures.. Active cancer, because of the risk of thromboembolism. Congestive heart failure requiring treatment, because of the risk of thrombosis. If there is no haemoglobin and hematocrit result available from the last 4 weeks since it is necessary to measure the postoperative change in haemoglobin and hematocrit.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Ahmed A Morad, MD
Phone
0201224214435
Email
awalid217@yahoo.com
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Abubaker M Elnashar, MD
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Abubaker M Elnashar, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Benha Faculty of Medecine
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Benha university hospital
City
Banhā
State/Province
Banha
ZIP/Postal Code
13511
Country
Egypt
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Ahmed A Morad, MD
Phone
0201224214435
Email
awalid217@yahoo.com
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Aboubakr M Elnashar, MD
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Ahmed A Walid Anwar, MD
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Ehab E Barakat, MD
Facility Name
Benha University
City
Banhā
State/Province
Banha
ZIP/Postal Code
13511
Country
Egypt
Individual Site Status
Active, not recruiting

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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