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Bakri Balloon Plus Tranexamic Acid During Cesarean Delivery for Placenta Previa

Not Applicable
Conditions
Placenta Previa
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT04518163
Lead Sponsor
Aswan University Hospital
Brief Summary

Objective to investigate the effect of adjunctive intravenous tranexamic acid (TA) on blood loss during cesarean section (CS) in patients with placenta previa undergone Bakri balloon tamponade

Detailed Description

Placenta previa (PP) is an obstetric condition that is closely linked with massive obstetric hemorrhage with a varied incidence about once in every 200 live births. It is considered one of the causes of the increased need for blood transfusion and cesarean hysterectomy. PPH due to PP typically starts during cesarean section (CS) in the placental bed, at the lower uterine segment mostly after placental separation. Proceeding for cesarean hysterectomy can be the only effective line of management in spite of the associated high morbidity rate.

Tranexamic acid is a lysine analog which acts as an antifibrinolytic via competitive inhibition of the binding of plasmin and plasminogen to fibrin. The rationale for its use in the reduction of blood loss depending on the implication of the coagulation and fibrinolysis processes implicated in the control of PPH. However, concerns about possible thromboembolic events with parenteral administration of TA have stimulated increasing interest in its topical use.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
140
Inclusion Criteria
  • women undergoing elective cesarean delivery for complete placenta previa which not respond uterotonic and simple hemostatic maneuvers like placental bed hemostatic sutures
Exclusion Criteria
  • patients with the high possibility of morbid adherent placenta
  • those presented with severe antepartum hemorrhage
  • Patients with cardiac, hepatic, renal, or thromboembolic disease;
  • hypersensitivity or contraindications of use of tranexamic acid
  • patient refuses to consent

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
control groupplacebo to TABakri balloon was inserted into the lower uterine segment through the uterine incision by passing the balloon shaft through the cervix with an assistant pulling vaginally plus saline by intravenous infusion
control groupBakri BalloonBakri balloon was inserted into the lower uterine segment through the uterine incision by passing the balloon shaft through the cervix with an assistant pulling vaginally plus saline by intravenous infusion
study groupBakri BalloonBakri balloon was inserted into the lower uterine segment through the uterine incision by passing the balloon shaft through the cervix with an assistant pulling vaginally plus 1gm tranexamic acid by intravenous infusion
study groupTranexamic AcidBakri balloon was inserted into the lower uterine segment through the uterine incision by passing the balloon shaft through the cervix with an assistant pulling vaginally plus 1gm tranexamic acid by intravenous infusion
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
mean Blood loss after placental separation30 minutes

by using weight of soaked towels (weight of soaked towel - weight of dry towel) and amount of blood in suction set

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of Participants with postpartum hemorrhage12 hours

number pf participants with blood loss \> 1000ml

The number of participant needed of extra surgical maneuvers30minutes

Calculation of the number of participant needed of extra surgical maneuvers like internal iliac artery ligation

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Aswan University Hospital

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Aswan, Egypt

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