NCT02302456

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess whether the administration of a low dose of tranexamic acid just after vaginal delivery can reduce the incidence of immediate postpartum hemorrhage, in women who receive a prophylactic administration of oxytocin.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
4,079

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2015

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

November 17, 2014

Completed
10 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 27, 2014

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2015

Completed
1.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2017

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

September 6, 2017

Status Verified

September 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

1.9 years

First QC Date

November 17, 2014

Last Update Submit

September 4, 2017

Conditions

Keywords

Immediate postpartum hemorrhagetranexamic acidprevention

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Incidence of PPH

    Incidence of PPH defined by blood loss ≥ 500 ml, measured with a graduated collector bag

    24 hours after birth

Secondary Outcomes (12)

  • Mean blood loss at 15 minutes after birth

    15 minutes after birth

  • Mean total blood loss

    Up to 24 hours after birth

  • Incidence of severe PPH

    24 hours after birth

  • Need for supplementary uterotonic treatment

    24 hours after birth

  • Postpartum transfusion

    Duration of postpartum hospital stay, an expected average of 3 days

  • +7 more secondary outcomes

Other Outcomes (2)

  • Women's satisfaction

    Day 2 postpartum

  • Psychological status

    2 months postpartum

Study Arms (2)

TXA

EXPERIMENTAL

Intravenous administration of 1g of tranexamic acid within 2 minutes after birth and prophylactic oxytocin administration

Drug: Tranexamic Acid

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Intravenous administration of placebo within 2 minutes after birth and prophylactic oxytocin administration

Drug: Placebo

Interventions

Intravenous administration of a 10 mL solution containing 1g of tranexamic acid within 2 minutes of birth and routine prophylactic IV injection of oxytocin

TXA

Intravenous administration of 10 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride solution within 2 minutes of birth and routine prophylactic IV injection of oxytocin

Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Age≥ 18 years
  • Planned vaginal delivery
  • Term ≥ 35 weeks of gestation
  • Singleton pregnancy
  • Informed consent form signed

You may not qualify if:

  • History of venous (deep vein thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolism) or arterial (angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, stroke) thrombosis.
  • History of epilepsy or seizure
  • Any known cardiovascular, renal, liver disorders
  • Auto-immune disease
  • Sickle cell disease
  • Severe hemorrhagic disease
  • Placenta previa
  • Abnormally invasive placenta (placenta accreta/increta/percreta)
  • Abruptio placentae
  • Eclampsia; hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count (HELLP) syndrome
  • Multiple pregnancy
  • In utero foetal death
  • Administration of Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin or antiplatelet agents seven days before delivery
  • Poor understanding of the French language

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Angers University Hospital

Angers, 49933, France

Location

Related Publications (5)

  • Novikova N, Hofmeyr GJ. Tranexamic acid for preventing postpartum haemorrhage. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2010 Jul 7;(7):CD007872. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007872.pub2.

    PMID: 20614466BACKGROUND
  • Peitsidis P, Kadir RA. Antifibrinolytic therapy with tranexamic acid in pregnancy and postpartum. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2011 Mar;12(4):503-16. doi: 10.1517/14656566.2011.545818. Epub 2011 Feb 4.

    PMID: 21294602BACKGROUND
  • Sentilhes L, Daniel V, Darsonval A, Deruelle P, Vardon D, Perrotin F, Le Ray C, Senat MV, Winer N, Maillard F, Deneux-Tharaux C. Study protocol. TRAAP - TRAnexamic Acid for Preventing postpartum hemorrhage after vaginal delivery: a multicenter randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2015 Jun 14;15:135. doi: 10.1186/s12884-015-0573-5.

    PMID: 26071040BACKGROUND
  • Sentilhes L, Lasocki S, Ducloy-Bouthors AS, Deruelle P, Dreyfus M, Perrotin F, Goffinet F, Deneux-Tharaux C. Tranexamic acid for the prevention and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage. Br J Anaesth. 2015 Apr;114(4):576-87. doi: 10.1093/bja/aeu448. Epub 2015 Jan 8.

    PMID: 25571934BACKGROUND
  • Sentilhes L, Winer N, Azria E, Senat MV, Le Ray C, Vardon D, Perrotin F, Desbriere R, Fuchs F, Kayem G, Ducarme G, Doret-Dion M, Huissoud C, Bohec C, Deruelle P, Darsonval A, Chretien JM, Seco A, Daniel V, Deneux-Tharaux C; Groupe de Recherche en Obstetrique et Gynecologie. Tranexamic Acid for the Prevention of Blood Loss after Vaginal Delivery. N Engl J Med. 2018 Aug 23;379(8):731-742. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1800942.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Postpartum Hemorrhage

Interventions

Tranexamic Acid

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cyclohexanecarboxylic AcidsAcids, CarbocyclicCarboxylic AcidsOrganic Chemicals

Study Officials

  • Loic SENTILHES, MD PhD

    Department of Obstetrics, Angers University Hospital Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Catherine DENEUX-THARAUX, MD PhD

    Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 17, 2014

First Posted

November 27, 2014

Study Start

February 1, 2015

Primary Completion

January 1, 2017

Study Completion

April 1, 2017

Last Updated

September 6, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-09

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