Postpartum HemorrhageBT-PPHNCT07845240
Efficacy of Balloon Tamponade in Post-partum Hemorrhage Within 24 Hours After Delivery
An observational study of Postpartum Hemorrhage, run by Aziz Fatimah Medical & Dental College, Faisalabad at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a major cause of maternal death, especially in developing countries like Pakistan where it accounts for up to 34% of maternal deaths. When bleeding after delivery does not stop with medicines like oxytocin and uterine massage, a low-cost method called balloon tamponade can be… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- What is being tested?
- Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade - Condom Catheter
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- How many people
- 121 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 1 Oct 2026to 1 Aug 2027
- How long will I take part?
- 1 Day
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 35 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Study population: Women aged 18-35 years with gestational age 31-41 weeks presenting with primary postpartum hemorrhage unresponsive to medical management at Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Allied Hospital Faisalabad. Total 121 participants selected via consecutive non-probability sampling as per WHO sample size calculator with 7% margin of error.
Who may be able to join
- Age 18-35 years
- Having gestational age between 31 to 41 weeks
- Having PPH (Primary postpartum hemorrhage unresponsive to uterotonics)
Who cannot join
- Patient who has Obstetric hemorrhage (Antepartum Hemorrhage) <31 weeks of gestation
- Multiparity (Children more than 5)
- Traumatic PPH (cervical and vaginal tears)
- Allergy to latex
- Acute uterine infection (chorioamnionitis)
- Cases with bleeding disorders, ruptured uterus
- Patient whose postpartum hemorrhage is managed successfully with uterine curettage
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Pakistan1 site
Aziz Fatima hospital
Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 38000
Maryam Aslam, MBBS, 03038059729, aslammaryam18@gmail.com
About this study
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a major cause of maternal death, especially in developing countries like Pakistan where it accounts for up to 34% of maternal deaths. When bleeding after delivery does not stop with medicines like oxytocin and uterine massage, a low-cost method called balloon tamponade can be life-saving.
This study titled "Efficacy of Balloon Tamponade in Post-partum Hemorrhage within 24 Hours After Delivery" will be conducted by Dr. Maryam Aslam (PGR Gynecology and Obstetrics) under supervision of Prof. Dr. Raheela Farhat at Aziz Fatima Hospital, Faisalabad.
The objective is to determine the efficacy of intrauterine balloon tamponade (condom catheter balloon) in controlling primary PPH. Efficacy is defined as successful control of bleeding within six hours of balloon insertion without need for additional surgery, confirmed by absence of active vaginal bleeding, a contracted uterine fundus, and stable maternal condition after removal of the balloon. The results will help promote a simple, effective procedure that can even be used by primary health care workers to reduce maternal mortality.
Read the detailed description
This is a Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study.
Title: Efficacy of Balloon Tamponade in Post-partum Hemorrhage within 24 hours after delivery.
Setting: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aziz Fatima Hospital, Faisalabad.
Duration: Six months after approval from CPSP. Sample Size: 121 patients, calculated by WHO sample size calculator using anticipated proportion 81%, significance level 5%, margin of error 7%.
Sampling Technique: Consecutive non-probability sampling.
Operational Definitions:
- Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH): Blood loss of more than 500 ml (one kidney tray) following vaginal delivery and 1000 ml following cesarean section within 24 hours. Estimation by kidney tray method.
- Efficacy: Successful control of PPH within six hours of balloon insertion, without need for additional surgical intervention. Success is confirmed by absence of active vaginal bleeding, contracted uterine fundus, and stable maternal condition following gradual deflation and removal of the balloon device.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18-35 years
- Gestational age between 31 to 41 weeks
- Having primary PPH
Exclusion Criteria:
- Obstetric hemorrhage (Antepartum Hemorrhage) <31 weeks of gestation
- Multiparity (Children more than 5)
- Traumatic PPH (cervical and vaginal tears)
- Allergy to latex
- Acute uterine infection (chorioamnionitis)
- Cases with bleeding disorders, ruptured uterus
- Patient whose PPH is managed successfully with uterine curettage
Data Collection Procedure:
After approval from Institutional Ethical Committee (Ref: IEC/392-25 dated 30/09/2025) and CPSP, and informed consent from patients. Patients meeting inclusion criteria will be selected. A proforma will be used to document demographic data. Women with PPH who do not improve with uterotonics will be evaluated for treatment with condom and Foley catheter balloon. A condom-lined sterile rubber catheter will be inserted into the uterus under strict aseptic technique. The balloon will be placed on cervix and held with roller gauze and sponge-holding forceps. 300-400 ml of regular normal saline will be used to inflate the condom. The catheter condom will be stored for up to six hours. If no active bleeding is detected through the cervix and uterine fundus is felt contracted after 6 hours, balloon will be slowly deflated at rate of 50 ml/hour to half its volume in 2 hours. If no further bleeding occurs during next 30 minutes, balloon will be removed in presence of senior staff member. If bleeding persists or uterine fundus rises, condom tamponade will be abandoned and surgical intervention will be pursued.
Data Analysis:
Data will be entered into SPSS version 25. Mean and standard deviation will be calculated for quantitative variables such as age, gestational age, blood loss. Frequencies and percentages will be used for categorical variables such as socioeconomic status, education status, booking status, parity, mode of delivery and efficacy. Chi-square test will be applied to efficacy. Effect modifiers like age, gestational age, blood loss, socioeconomic status, education status, booking status, parity, mode of delivery will be controlled by stratification. Post-stratification chi-square test will be applied and P-value <0.05 will be considered statistically significant.
- Conditions
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Being tested
- Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade - Condom Catheter
- Keywords
- Balloon Tamponade
- Medical subject headings
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade - Condom CatheterDevice
Condom-lined sterile rubber catheter inserted into uterus under aseptic technique, held with roller gauze and sponge-holding forceps. Balloon inflated with 300-400 ml normal saline and kept up to 6 hours. If no active bleeding and uterine fundus contracted after 6 hours, balloon deflated at 50 ml/hour to half volume in 2 hours then removed if no bleeding in next 30 min in presence of senior staff. If bleeding persists, tamponade abandoned and surgical intervention pursued. Efficacy is successful control of PPH within 6 hours without additional surgery, confirmed by absence of active vaginal bleeding, contracted fundus and stable maternal condition.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| This cohort includes 121 women aged 18-35 years with gestational age 31-41 weeks who developed prima | A condom-lined sterile rubber catheter will be inserted into the uterus under strict aseptic conditions. Balloon placed on cervix and held with roller gauze and sponge-holding forceps. Balloon inflated with 300-400 ml of regular normal saline and kept for up to six hours. If no active bleeding detected through cervix and uterine fundus felt contracted after 6 hours, balloon will be slowly deflated at rate of 50 ml/hour to half its volume in 2 hours. If no further bleeding during next 30 minutes, balloon removed in presence of senior staff. If bleeding persists or fundus rises, tamponade abandoned and surgical intervention pursued. Efficacy defined as successful control of PPH within six hours of insertion without need for additional surgery, confirmed by absence of active vaginal bleeding, contracted uterine fundus and stable maternal condition. Receives: Device: Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade - Condom Catheter |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Efficacy of intrauterine condom catheter balloon tamponade in control of primary postpartum hemorrhage
Efficacy is defined as successful control of primary PPH within 6 hours of balloon insertion without need for additional surgical intervention. Success confirmed by absence of active vaginal bleeding, contracted uterine fundus on abdominal palpation and stable maternal vital signs and general condition. Failure defined as persistent bleeding or rising fundus requiring surgical intervention.
Measured: Within 6 hours of intervention and assessed for 30 minutes after deflation
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Sep 2026
- Study start1 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Apr 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Aug 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Postpartum HemorrhageStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 121 participants (estimated)
- Target duration
- 1 Day
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Aziz Fatimah Medical & Dental College, Faisalabad
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, maryam aslam, Aziz Fatimah Medical & Dental College, Faisalabad
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07845240
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AFH-OBG-PPH-2026
- Acronym
- BT-PPH
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 22 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 28 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared due to institutional ethical restrictions and confidentiality of this academic dissertation project at Aziz Fatimah Hospital Faisalabad.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Efficacy of Balloon Tamponade in Post-partum Hemorrhage Within 24 Hours After Delivery
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07845240
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BT-PPH / AFH-OBG-PPH-2026
- Conditions
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Keywords
- Balloon Tamponade
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 121 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Aziz Fatimah Medical & Dental College, FaisalabadUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Apr 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Aug 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 28 Sep 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a major cause of maternal death, especially in developing countries like Pakistan where it accounts for up to 34% of maternal deaths. When bleeding after delivery does not stop with medicines like oxytocin and uterine massage, a low-cost method called balloon tamponade can be life-saving.
This study titled "Efficacy of Balloon Tamponade in Post-partum Hemorrhage within 24 Hours After Delivery" will be conducted by Dr. Maryam Aslam (PGR Gynecology and Obstetrics) under supervision of Prof. Dr. Raheela Farhat at Aziz Fatima Hospital, Faisalabad.
The objective is to determine the efficacy of intrauterine balloon tamponade (condom catheter balloon) in controlling primary PPH. Efficacy is defined as successful control of bleeding within six hours of balloon insertion without need for additional surgery, confirmed by absence of active vaginal bleeding, a contracted uterine fundus, and stable maternal condition after removal of the balloon. The results will help promote a simple, effective procedure that can even be used by primary health care workers to reduce maternal mortality.
Detailed description
This is a Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study.
Title: Efficacy of Balloon Tamponade in Post-partum Hemorrhage within 24 hours after delivery.
Setting: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aziz Fatima Hospital, Faisalabad.
Duration: Six months after approval from CPSP. Sample Size: 121 patients, calculated by WHO sample size calculator using anticipated proportion 81%, significance level 5%, margin of error 7%.
Sampling Technique: Consecutive non-probability sampling.
Operational Definitions:
- Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH): Blood loss of more than 500 ml (one kidney tray) following vaginal delivery and 1000 ml following cesarean section within 24 hours. Estimation by kidney tray method.
- Efficacy: Successful control of PPH within six hours of balloon insertion, without need for additional surgical intervention. Success is confirmed by absence of active vaginal bleeding, contracted uterine fundus, and stable maternal condition following gradual deflation and removal of the balloon device.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18-35 years
- Gestational age between 31 to 41 weeks
- Having primary PPH
Exclusion Criteria:
- Obstetric hemorrhage (Antepartum Hemorrhage) <31 weeks of gestation
- Multiparity (Children more than 5)
- Traumatic PPH (cervical and vaginal tears)
- Allergy to latex
- Acute uterine infection (chorioamnionitis)
- Cases with bleeding disorders, ruptured uterus
- Patient whose PPH is managed successfully with uterine curettage
Data Collection Procedure:
After approval from Institutional Ethical Committee (Ref: IEC/392-25 dated 30/09/2025) and CPSP, and informed consent from patients. Patients meeting inclusion criteria will be selected. A proforma will be used to document demographic data. Women with PPH who do not improve with uterotonics will be evaluated for treatment with condom and Foley catheter balloon. A condom-lined sterile rubber catheter will be inserted into the uterus under strict aseptic technique. The balloon will be placed on cervix and held with roller gauze and sponge-holding forceps. 300-400 ml of regular normal saline will be used to inflate the condom. The catheter condom will be stored for up to six hours. If no active bleeding is detected through the cervix and uterine fundus is felt contracted after 6 hours, balloon will be slowly deflated at rate of 50 ml/hour to half its volume in 2 hours. If no further bleeding occurs during next 30 minutes, balloon will be removed in presence of senior staff member. If bleeding persists or uterine fundus rises, condom tamponade will be abandoned and surgical intervention will be pursued.
Data Analysis:
Data will be entered into SPSS version 25. Mean and standard deviation will be calculated for quantitative variables such as age, gestational age, blood loss. Frequencies and percentages will be used for categorical variables such as socioeconomic status, education status, booking status, parity, mode of delivery and efficacy. Chi-square test will be applied to efficacy. Effect modifiers like age, gestational age, blood loss, socioeconomic status, education status, booking status, parity, mode of delivery will be controlled by stratification. Post-stratification chi-square test will be applied and P-value <0.05 will be considered statistically significant.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Target follow-up
- 1 Day
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| This cohort includes 121 women aged 18-35 years with gestational age 31-41 weeks who developed prima | – | Device: Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade - Condom CatheterA condom-lined sterile rubber catheter will be inserted into the uterus under strict aseptic conditions. Balloon placed on cervix and held with roller gauze and sponge-holding forceps. Balloon inflated with 300-400 ml of regular normal saline and kept for up to six hours. If no active bleeding detected through cervix and uterine fundus felt contracted after 6 hours, balloon will be slowly deflated at rate of 50 ml/hour to half its volume in 2 hours. If no further bleeding during next 30 minutes, balloon removed in presence of senior staff. If bleeding persists or fundus rises, tamponade abandoned and surgical intervention pursued. Efficacy defined as successful control of PPH within six hours of insertion without need for additional surgery, confirmed by absence of active vaginal bleeding, contracted uterine fundus and stable maternal condition. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Women aged 18-35 years with gestational age 31-41 weeks presenting with primary postpartum hemorrhage unresponsive to medical management at Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Allied Hospital Faisalabad. Total 121 participants selected via consecutive non-probability sampling as per WHO sample size calculator with 7% margin of error.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Age 18-35 years
- Having gestational age between 31 to 41 weeks
- Having PPH (Primary postpartum hemorrhage unresponsive to uterotonics)
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Patient who has Obstetric hemorrhage (Antepartum Hemorrhage) <31 weeks of gestation
- Multiparity (Children more than 5)
- Traumatic PPH (cervical and vaginal tears)
- Allergy to latex
- Acute uterine infection (chorioamnionitis)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade - Condom CatheterCondom-lined sterile rubber catheter inserted into uterus under aseptic technique, held with roller gauze and sponge-holding forceps. Balloon inflated with 300-400 ml normal saline and kept up to 6 hours. If no active bleeding and uterine fundus contracted after 6 hours, balloon deflated at 50 ml/hour to half volume in 2 hours then removed if no bleeding in next 30 min in presence of senior staff. If bleeding persists, tamponade abandoned and surgical intervention pursued. Efficacy is successful control of PPH within 6 hours without additional surgery, confirmed by absence of active vaginal bleeding, contracted fundus and stable maternal condition. | Device | This cohort includes 121 women aged 18-35 years with gestational age 31-41 weeks who developed prima |
Primary outcome
Efficacy of intrauterine condom catheter balloon tamponade in control of primary postpartum hemorrhage
Time frame: Within 6 hours of intervention and assessed for 30 minutes after deflation
Efficacy is defined as successful control of primary PPH within 6 hours of balloon insertion without need for additional surgical intervention. Success confirmed by absence of active vaginal bleeding, contracted uterine fundus on abdominal palpation and stable maternal vital signs and general condition. Failure defined as persistent bleeding or rising fundus requiring surgical intervention.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 28 Sep 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared due to institutional ethical restrictions and confidentiality of this academic dissertation project at Aziz Fatimah Hospital Faisalabad.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Postpartum Hemorrhage, run by Aziz Fatimah Medical & Dental College, Faisalabad at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Maryam Aslam, MBBS (03038059729, aslammaryam18@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Efficacy of intrauterine condom catheter balloon tamponade in control of primary postpartum hemorrhage (time frame: Within 6 hours of intervention and assessed for 30 minutes after deflation). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Sep 2026.