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NCT Number: NCT03858569

Uterine Massage After Vaginal Delivery

The participants will be randomized into an oxytocin plus uterine massage group and an oxytocin-only group in the third stage of the labor. Women allocated to the uterine massage group will be provided with trans-abdominal uterine massage starting promptly after delivery of the fetus until delivery of the placenta. The amount of postpartum hemorrhage and placental delivery time will be recorded and compared between the groups.

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Key information

Conditions

Postpartum Hemorrhage Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Hemorrhage Obstetric Labor Complications Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pregnancy Complications Puerperal Disorders Urogenital Diseases Uterine Hemorrhage

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Kanuni SSTRH

Istanbul, 34150, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Women allocated to oxytocin only group will be given 10 units of oxytocin intramuscularly immediately after delivery of the fetus. Women allocated to the oxytocin plus uterine massage group will be will be given 10 units of oxytocin intramuscularly immediately after delivery of the fetus and will be provided with trans-abdominal uterine massage starting promptly after delivery of the fetus until delivery of the placenta. Collection of blood loss will be initiated immediately after delivery of the fetus by putting a drape under the woman's buttocks. Collected blood will be weighed and the amount will be recorded in grams.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 18-40 years old women delivering vaginally

Exclusion criteria

  • women with bleeding disorder

Treatment and study plan

active management of third stage of labor

Procedure

Active management of the third stage of the labor will be done administering oxytocin and cord traction.

Primary outcomes

  1. Postpartum hemorrhage

    Time frame: during procedure

    The amount of blood loss after delivery of the fetus

Secondary outcomes

  1. Duration of third stage of the labor

    Time frame: during procedure

    Delivery of the fetus and delivery of the placenta interval

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Uterine Massage on Postpartum Hemorrhage After Vaginal Delivery

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Feb 28, 2019
Registry last updated
Jan 9, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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