Uterine Cooling During Cesarean Delivery to Reduce Blood Loss and Incidence of Postpartum Hemorrhage (NCT02229513) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Uterine Cooling During Cesarean Delivery to Reduce Blood Loss and Incidence of Postpartum Hemorrhage
United States200 participantsStarted 2013-07
Plain-language summary
The objective of the study is to demonstrate whether cooling the uterine smooth muscle during cesarean section (following delivery of the fetus) will promote better uterine contraction and involution resulting in lower blood loss, use of fewer uterotonic medications, and fewer hysterectomies following cesarean section. The investigators suspect that it may.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant adult women of any gravidity, and gestational duration who present for cesarean section at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas and who have given informed consent to be in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Women who refuse to be in the study, and women who are unable to consent due to emergent nature of the cesarean section will be excluded. Women who are unable to understand the nature of the study due to mental illness, mental retardation, medical condition, or other communication barrier will be excluded.
* Inability to exteriorize the uterus during c-section.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Blood Loss
Timeframe: During surgery and in the PACU (approximately 3 total hours)