Clinical trials: Myometrium; Contractility
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Effect of Magnesium Sulphate Pre-exposure on Oxytocin-induced Contractility in Desensitized Human Myometrium - an in Vitro Study
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the loss of more than 500ml of blood within 24 hours after delivery. It is a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality across the globe.
- Trial name
- NCT02647268
- Testing
- Oxytocin, Magnesium Sulphate
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital
Postpartum Hemorrhage
The Relaxant Effect of Nitroglycerin on Oxytocin Desensitized Human Myometrium
Oxytocin causes myometrial contraction via the oxytocin receptor (OTR). Desensitization of the OTR after exposure to oxytocin has been demonstrated in previous studies.
- Trial name
- NCT03408054
- Testing
- Oxytocin, Nitroglycerin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital