Fertility After Intrauterine Tamponing Balloon: Where Are we (NCT04133402) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Fertility After Intrauterine Tamponing Balloon: Where Are we
France59 participantsStarted 2019-11-19
Plain-language summary
Today, few data are available on the patient's fertility following intrauterine tamponade balloon (BTIU) used for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) after vaginal delivery (AVB). Several studies have concluded that there are no fertility disorders after conservative surgical treatment or embolization. BTIU is an essential treatment in the management of PPH. The aim was to evaluate post-BTIU fertility and the appearance of gynecological symptoms.
This is a bicentric retrospective study (Valenciennes, Lille, France), between 2012 and 2017. The data will be collected by telephone interview on fertility and various gynecological functional symptoms.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Vaginal birth
* Post partum haemorrhage
* Intrauterine tamponing balloon
* Between 2012 and 2017
* CHRU Lille and CH Valenciennes
Exclusion Criteria:
* Minor patients
* Initial intake started in another center (postpartum transfer).
* Refusal to participate in the study
* Invasive treatments for postpartum haemorrhage
* Caesarean
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?
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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.