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CompletedNCT02079558

Efficacy of Oxytocin vs. Carbetocin in Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage After Cesarean Section

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
220 (actual)
Sponsor
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences · Academic / Other
Sex
Female
Age
Healthy volunteers
Accepted

Summary

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a common complication of childbirth and a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. The prompt and effective treatment of subjects with PPH would reduce operation risks. Hence in this study, the efficacy of Oxytocin and Carbetocin was compared in prevention of postpartum hemorrhage after cesarean sections.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
DRUGCarbetocinCarbetocin with single 100 microg IV dosage was used in this investigation
DRUGOxytocinOxytocin with 30 international units (IU) IV infusion was used in this investigation

Timeline

Start date
2012-09-01
Primary completion
2013-09-01
Completion
2013-09-01
First posted
2014-03-06
Last updated
2014-03-06

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Iran

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT02079558. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.