NCT01156194

Brief Summary

The homeopathic remedy consisting of Arnica and Bellis perennis have been shown in a previous pilot study (n=33) to reduce blood loss during the third stage of delivery, when compared with placebo treatment. The purpose of this study is to repeat the previous methodology, this time on a larger population. 210 parturients will be randomized to one of three groups: Arnica montana C6 and Bellis perennis C6 (n=70), Arnica montana C30 and Bellis perennis C30 (n=70), or double placebo (n=70).

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
210

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2011

Shorter than P25 for phase_3

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 1, 2010

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 2, 2010

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2011

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2012

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2012

Completed
Last Updated

February 22, 2012

Status Verified

February 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

July 1, 2010

Last Update Submit

February 19, 2012

Conditions

Keywords

third stage, labor, postpartum hemorrhage, homeopathy, arnica, bellis perennis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Hemoglobin levels at 2d postpartum

    48h

Secondary Outcomes (8)

  • incidence of endometritis

    7d

  • time to extrusion of placenta following birth

    24h

  • duration of lochiae secretion

    7days

  • duration of third stage of labor

    24h

  • assessment of quality-of-life parameters

    7 days

  • +3 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (3)

Homeopathy 1

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Arnica montana C6 and Bellis perennis C6

Drug: Homeopathy 1

Homeopathy 2

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Arnica montana C30 and Bellis perennis C30

Drug: Homeopathy 2

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

globules identical to true comparators

Drug: Placebo

Interventions

Arnica montana C6 and Bellis perennis C6

Homeopathy 1

Arnica montana C30 and Bellis perennis C30

Homeopathy 2

globule identical to true homeopathy comparators

Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 35 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • healthy women in 3rd stage of labor
  • age 20-35
  • second to fifth gestation
  • spontaneous PV delivery
  • term delivery (37-42nd weeks)

You may not qualify if:

  • scarred uterus
  • multifetal pregnancy
  • history of bleeding problems
  • caesarian section delivery
  • chorioamnionitis
  • pregnancy-induced hypertension
  • gestational diabetes mellitus
  • polyhydramnios, premature rupture of membrane
  • suspected macrosomy/SGA

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Maternity Ward, Shaare Zedek Medical Center

Jerusalem, 91031, Israel

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Postpartum Hemorrhage

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Obstetric Labor ComplicationsPregnancy ComplicationsFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital DiseasesPuerperal DisordersUterine HemorrhageHemorrhagePathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Director, Center for Integrative Complementary Medicine

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 1, 2010

First Posted

July 2, 2010

Study Start

January 1, 2011

Primary Completion

January 1, 2012

Study Completion

January 1, 2012

Last Updated

February 22, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-02

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