Postpartum Hemorrhage Reduction With Oral Tranexamic Acid: a Clinical Trial (PROTECT)
PPH
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for PPH
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Enrolled women will be ≥18 years, ≥36 gestational weeks, and planned for vaginal delivery. Women with known bleeding disorders, known allergy to TA, ongoing treatment for venous thrombosis, or inability to make an informed consent will be ineligible. Exclusion Criteria: Opposite of above
Sites / Locations
- Södersjukhuset (South General Hospital)Recruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Placebo Comparator
Tranexamic acid
Placebo
Will receive 20ml of tranexamic acid 100mg/ml at a timepoint when the cervix is dilated 6 cn (for multipara) and 8 cm for primipara
Will receive 20ml of placebo solution, equivalent in appearance and taste to tranexamic acid solution but with no active ingredient, at a timepoint when the cervix is dilated 6 cn (for multipara) and 8 cm for primipara