Clinical trials: Puerperal Disorder
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Effect of Prophylactic Administration of Oxytocin in Uniject™ on Postpartum Hemorrhage at Home Births in Ghana
This study is designed to test the hypothesis that the intramuscular administration of 10 IU of oxytocin in Uniject™ during the third stage of labor by a Community Health Officer (CHO) at home births in Ghana will reduce the risk…
- Trial name
- NCT01108289
- Testing
- Oxytocin in Uniject
- Where
- Ghana
- Volunteers
- 1,586 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Sepsis, Pneumonia
Improved Accessibility of EmONC Services for Maternal and Newborn Health: a Community Based Project
The purpose of this study is to determine whether an integrated EmONC package (community mobilization, training of community-based health care providers and a maternal and neonatal health pack) reduce perinatal and neonatal…
- Conditions
- Sepsis, Pneumonia, Omphalitis, Birth Asphyxia
- Trial name
- EmONC (NCT01751945)
- Testing
- EmONC package
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 12,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Introduction of UBT for PPH Management in Three Countries
This study is a prospective, systematic evaluation to assess the effectiveness and safety of introduction of UBT into PPH care at secondary level and district hospitals in 3 low-resource countries.
- Trial name
- UBT (NCT02910310)
- Testing
- Uterine balloon tamponade
- Where
- 18 sites in Egypt, Senegal and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 60,105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gynuity Health Projects
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Active Versus Expectant Management of the Third Stage of Labor
The purpose of this study is to determine if giving oxytocin immediately after delivery causes less bleeding, transfusion needs and hastens delivery of placenta.
- Trial name
- NCT00473707
- Testing
- Active management of the third stage of labor, Expectant management of the third stage of labor, Oxytocin and gentle cord traction with fundal massage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 218 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Christiana Care Health Services
Premature Birth, Birth Weight
Fresh RX: NHS 2020
This study is an evaluation of the Fresh Rx: Nourishing Healthy Starts program administered by Operation Food Search, a St. Louis-based nonprofit organization.
- Conditions
- Premature Birth, Birth Weight, Post Partum Depression, Health Care Utilization
- Trial name
- NCT04845230
- Testing
- FreshRx Nourishing Healthy Starts
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 750 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Prophylactic Use of Intraumbilical Vein Oxytocin Injection in The Management of Third Stage of Labor
The third stage is the interval between delivery of the infant and delivery of the placenta. This stage averages 10 minutes and is considered prolonged if it lasts longer than 30 minutes, placental separation occurs as a result…
- Trial name
- NCT02680938
- Testing
- oxytocin, saline
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Influenza, Vaccine
Influenza Vaccine Postpartum Questionnaire
The purpose of this trial is to assess the knowledge and attitudes of post-partum women regarding influenza and the use of the influenza vaccine in pregnancy.
- Conditions
- Influenza, Vaccine, Pregnancy
- Trial name
- NCT00401700
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Gestational Hypertension, Prematurity
Effects of Exercise During Pregnancy on Maternal and Child Health: a Randomized Clinical Trial
The Pamela Study is a clinical trial carried out during pregnancy to assess the potential effects of physical activity during pregnancy among previously inactive women.
- Conditions
- Gestational Hypertension, Prematurity, Maternal Post-partum Depression, Maternal Post-partum Weight Retention
- Trial name
- PAMELA (NCT02148965)
- Testing
- Physical Exercise / Physical Activity
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 639 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Pelotas
Postnatal Depression, Quality of Life
mHealth Intervention to Reduce Maternal Postnatal Depression and Promote Family Health
The proposed study is to test the effectiveness of a culturally-attuned, family-based mobile health (mHealth) intervention in reducing symptoms of postnatal depression and promoting health among expectant mothers in Hong Kong.
- Conditions
- Postnatal Depression, Quality of Life, Family Relations
- Trial name
- NCT05275413
- Testing
- family-based mHealth Intervention, mother-only mHealth Intervention, Health education
- Where
- 2 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 1,578 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Postpartum Hemorrhage
The Association Between Shock Index and Severity of Postpartum Blood Loss
The present study aims to determine the relationship between postpartum changes in the shock index and the severity of blood loss and other PPH results.
- Trial name
- NCT03135158
- Testing
- Exposure to vaginal delivery
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 298 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gynuity Health Projects
Hyperbilirubinemia, Jaundice
Improving Health Outcomes for New Mothers and Babies
Because adherence to postnatal care guidelines across the United States (U.S.) is poor, newborns and mothers often are placed at undue risk for adverse medical and social outcomes.
- Conditions
- Hyperbilirubinemia, Jaundice, Dehydration, Postpartum Depression
- Trial name
- NCT00360204
- Testing
- Home Nurse Visit
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,154 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Preterm Birth, Health Care Utilization
Testing Feasibility of Care Coordination and Motivational Interviewing for Women With a Recent Preterm Birth
This study continues an adaptation of care coordination to address the needs of women after preterm birth. This is a small single arm open trial designed to test intervention implementation and refine the intervention before…
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Health Care Utilization, Tobacco Use, Contraceptive Usage
- Trial name
- NCT05120843
- Testing
- Care coordination and motivational interviewing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Postpartum Depression
Interpersonal Therapy-Based Treatment to Prevent Postpartum Depression in Adolescent Mothers
The Specific Aim of this study is to conduct a randomized controlled trial to evaluate whether Project REACH (an interpersonal psychotherapy-based intervention) compared with a didactic attention-control program reduces the risk…
- Trial name
- REACH 2 (NCT01482832)
- Testing
- Interpersonal therapy-based treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
Preterm, Infant, Premature, Diseases
The Effect of Lullaby and Breastmilk Smell on Preterm Newborns
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effect of live lullaby from mother voice, and breast milk smell on pyhsiological parameters, comfort and maternal attachment levels of preterm newborns who are between 35-37…
- Conditions
- Preterm, Infant, Premature, Diseases, Postpartum Depression, Mother-Infant Interaction
- Trial name
- NCT05830955
- Testing
- Lullaby group, Breast milk group, Control group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mustafa Kemal University
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Carbetocin vs. Oxytocin: In-vitro Myometrial Contractions With and Without Oxytocin Pre-treatment
The purpose of this study is to compare the ability of an isolated sample of uterine muscle tissue (in a tissue bath) to contract in the presence of various drugs.
- Trial name
- NCT01689298
- Testing
- Oxytocin, Carbetocin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital
To Compare Efficacy Intrauterine vs Sublingual MISOPROSTOL in Addition to Oxytocin in Reducing Blood Loss of Post-cesarean Section in High Risk Women
Sublingual vs Intrauterine MISOPROSTOL Plus Oxytocin Infusion for Prevention of Post-cesarean Hemorrhage in High Risk Pregnant Women: A Double-blind Placebo RCT
Research Objective: Primary outcome -To compare efficacy Intrauterine vs Sublingual MISOPROSTOL in addition to Oxytocin in reducing blood loss of post-cesarean section in high risk women Secondary outcome -To study…
- Trial name
- NCT04560218
- Testing
- sublingual Misoprostol, Intrauterine Misoprostol
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Department of Medical Services Ministry of Public Health of Thailand
Anemia
Iron Supplementation Among Low-Income Postpartum Women
Anemia is common among low-income women after they have given birth. Anemia, or low hemoglobin in the blood cells, is usually caused by not having enough iron. Blood cells usually carry oxygen to other parts of the body.
- Trial name
- NCT00207610
- Testing
- Daily iron supplements of 65 mg a day for 3 months, Universal anemia screening and treatment, Selective anemia screening and treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 959 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Pregnancy, Premature Birth
Development of a Nationally Scalable Model of Group Prenatal Care to Improve Birth Outcomes: "Expect With Me"
This study addresses the intractable challenges of adverse birth outcomes, including preterm delivery and low birthweight, by proposing the development, implementation and evaluation of a model of group prenatal care that could…
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Premature Birth, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Postpartum Period
- Trial name
- NCT02169024
- Testing
- Expect With Me group prenatal care, Standard individual prenatal care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,402 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Hemophilia A, Hemophilia A, Severe
Hemophilia A Research Program
This study longitudinally observes the intergenerational (mother-child) continuum in hemophilia A from pregnancy through early childhood.
- Conditions
- Hemophilia A, Hemophilia A, Severe, Factor VIII (FVIII), FVIII Deficiency
- Trial name
- HARP (NCT07414511)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Other Cardiovascular Diseases of Mother, Postpartum
Interactive Mobile Health Intervention to Improve Early Postpartum Modern Contraceptive Method Uptake
The main aim of this study is to determine effectiveness of mobile health intervention to improve early postpartum modern contraceptive service uptake among postpartum women in Dessie and Kombolcha town zones, North east…
- Trial name
- EPPMC (NCT05666037)
- Testing
- Mobile health intervention(mHealth)
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 784 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wollo University