Use of Tranexamic Acid After Vaginal Delivery with Episiotomy a RCT Placebo Control Trail

Summary

The objective of this study is to assess the effect of TA treatment on decline in Hb levels following vaginal delivery with an episiotomy, compared to a control group not receiving TA.

Timeline

Start

2022-07-25

Primary completion

2023-08-22

Completion

2024-09-01

Publications

• Background Carbillon L, Uzan M, Uzan S. Pregnancy, vascular tone, and maternal hemodynamics: a crucial adaptation. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2000 Sep;55(9):574-81. doi: 10.1097/00006254-200009000-00023.
• Background Kramer MS, Berg C, Abenhaim H, Dahhou M, Rouleau J, Mehrabadi A, Joseph KS. Incidence, risk factors, and temporal trends in severe postpartum hemorrhage. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Nov;209(5):449.e1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2013.07.007. Epub 2013 Jul 16.
• Background Rossen J, Okland I, Nilsen OB, Eggebo TM. Is there an increase of postpartum hemorrhage, and is severe hemorrhage associated with more frequent use of obstetric interventions? Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2010 Oct;89(10):1248-55. doi: 10.3109/00016349.2010.514324.
• Background Sosa CG, Althabe F, Belizan JM, Buekens P. Risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage in vaginal deliveries in a Latin-American population. Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Jun;113(6):1313-1319. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e3181a66b05.

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