The Effect of Placental Cord Drainage on the Third Stage of Labor and the Amount of Postpartum Bl… (NCT07279545) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Placental Cord Drainage on the Third Stage of Labor and the Amount of Postpartum Bleeding
Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2025-11-17
Plain-language summary
The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of controlled placental cord drainage by opening the clamp at the maternal end after the umbilical cord is cut during birth on the duration of the third stage of labor (departure of the placenta), the amount of blood loss in the third stage, the amount of bleeding in the 2nd hour postpartum, and the development of postpartum complications.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* No problem speaking and understanding Turkish
* Low-risk pregnant women
* Vertex presentation
* 37-41st weeks of gestation
* There are no complications in the mother or the baby that prevent normal birth.
* The VAS score for the pain felt by the pregnant woman at the time of admission to the study must be less than 3 (to show that the pregnant women were accepted into the study at a time when their pain was at its lowest and their decision-making ability was at a relatively good level)
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of postpartum hemorrhage
* History of postpartum hemorrhage in mother or sister
* Birth interval less than 2 years
* Anticoagulant use during pregnancy
* Smoking during pregnancy
* Those with low Hb values (Hb\<11gr/dL)
* Hematocrit \<30
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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What they're measuring
1
Determining the duration of the third stage of labor
Timeframe: The time between the birth of the newborn and the delivery of the placenta
2
Determining the amount of blood lost in the 3rd stage
Timeframe: Until one of the signs of placental separation is seen, maximum 5 minutes
3
Determination of the amount of hemorrhage at the 2nd hour postpartum
Timeframe: Postpartum 0-2 hours
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07279545
SponsorSaglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gulhane Tip Fakultesi