NCT02568657

Brief Summary

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is responsible for around 25% of maternal mortality worldwide reaching as high as 60% in some countries. Postpartum hemorrhage is defined as loss of 500 mL or more in a vaginal delivery and 1 Litre or more in a cesarean delivery.Also any blood loss that cause hemodynamic instability should be considered a PPH. In 2012, WHO updated the guidelines for the management of PPH and retained placenta to include: "The use of intrauterine balloon tamponade is recommended for the treatment of PPH due to uterine atony. This recommendation is now stronger than the previous guidelines. It can be used for women who do not respond to uterotonics or if uterotonics are not available. This procedure potentially can avoid surgery and is appropriate while awaiting transfer to a higher-level facility".Furthermore, FIGO included Uterine balloon tamponade as a recommended second-line intervention for the treatment of PPH in their updated guidelines issued in 2012. In 2006, the ACOG Practice Bulletin, published by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, made mention of the Bakri postpartum balloon for its specifically tailored design that enables conservative management of uterine bleeding in cases of uterine atony and other causes of PPH. The reports demonstrated that balloon tamponade is helpful in managing PPH secondary to a wide variety of causes in resource-poor settings. One of the new methods that could be used to control PPH is Uterine packing with chitosan-covered gauze or Celox. Celox Haemostats are dressings with natural material called chitosan to control major haemorrhage including life-threatening bleeding . They are simple and effective, stopping major bleeding.It was first used by military forces to stop sever bleeding in the scene with no other options to stop bleeding. Celox™ granules are actually very high surface area flakes. When they come in contact with blood, Celox™ swells, gels, and sticks together to make a gel like clot, without generating any heat. Celox™ does not set off the normal clotting cascade, it only clots the blood it comes directly into contact with. Celox works on casualties using anticoagulants and anti-platelet therapy such as aspirin .

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
66

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2015

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2015

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2015

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2015

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 4, 2015

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 6, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

August 12, 2020

Status Verified

August 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

8 months

First QC Date

October 4, 2015

Last Update Submit

August 10, 2020

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Amount of blood loss (mL)

    8 months

Study Arms (2)

Celox group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Celox placement is very simpe . During cesarean section celox is loaded in the lower uterine segment and part of it is passed through the cervix to the vagina. If PPH occurs after vaginal delivery the celox is inserted through the cervix to pack the lower uterine segment. Removal of Celox after 24 hours.

Device: Celox group

Bakri balloon group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Before insertion the balloon, ensure that the bladder is empty by placing a Foley catheter. Grasp the cervix with ring forceps. Insert the balloon into the cavity of the uterus under ultrasound guidance; making sure that the entire portion of the balloon passes the cervical canal above the internal cervical os. Once the correct placement is confirmed, inflate the balloon with sterile saline using the enclosed syringe.

Device: Bakri Balloon

Interventions

Celox group
Bakri balloon group

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 40 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Women who accept to participate (either the patient or her first-kin if she is unconscious)
  • Primary atonic postpartum hemorrhage

You may not qualify if:

  • \. Traumatic postpartum haemorrhage

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (1)

  • Kellie FJ, Wandabwa JN, Mousa HA, Weeks AD. Mechanical and surgical interventions for treating primary postpartum haemorrhage. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 Jul 1;7(7):CD013663. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013663.

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
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Dr

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 4, 2015

First Posted

October 6, 2015

Study Start

February 1, 2015

Primary Completion

October 1, 2015

Study Completion

October 1, 2015

Last Updated

August 12, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-08

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share