Episiotomy WoundPhase 4NCT05448456
Use of Tranexamic Acid After Vaginal Delivery with Episiotomy a RCT Placebo Control Trail
A Phase 4 study testing Tranexamic acid in people with Episiotomy Wound and Anemia, run by Assuta Ashdod Hospital at 1 site in Israel.
Trial summary
The objective of this study is to assess the effect of TA treatment on decline in Hb levels following vaginal delivery with an episiotomy, compared to a control group not receiving TA. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 45 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Episiotomy Wound, Anemia, Early Postpartum Hemorrhage
- What is being tested?
- Tranexamic acid
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 150 participants
- Where
- 1 siteIsrael
- Study dates
- 25 Jul 2022to 1 Sep 2024
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 45 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- women aged 18-45
- 37-42 weeks gestation
- Singleton pregnancy
- Cephalic presentation
Who cannot join
- Any contra-indication for vaginal birth
- PPH risk factors
- Dysfunctional labor
- Over distended uterus (macrosomia ,Polyhydramnios,multiple gestation)
- Grand multiparity
- Chorioamnionitis
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- Precipitous labor
- Operative delivery
- Prolonged second stage
- Previous pph
- Preeclampsia
- Placental abruption
- Previous cesarean delivery
- Thrombophilia or coagulopathy
- Allergy to TA
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The objective of this study is to assess the effect of TA treatment on decline in Hb levels following vaginal delivery with an episiotomy, compared to a control group not receiving TA.
Read the detailed description
Vaginal delivery is often characterized by excessive blood loss. Normal range of blood loss in uncomplicated vaginal delivery is up to 500 ml. Despite this, most women can adapt due to hemodynamic changes that occur during pregnancy Several factors during labor can promote major blood loss that may be defined as post-partum hemorrhage (PPH) Early PPH (E-PPH) is defined by the World Health Organization as "blood loss from the birth canal in excess of 500 ml during the first 24 hours after delivery E-PPH occurs in up to 6% of births and it is one of the main causes of maternal morbidity and mortality accounting for about 25% of maternal deaths worldwide Among morbidities, E-PPH can lead to post-partum anemia (PPA). PPA incidence is estimated between 50%-80% of women PPA is defined as level of hemoglobin (Hb) of 11 gr/dl one week after delivery Anemia is associated with fatigue, post-partum depression and is a significant health problem in women during the reproductive age .
One of the major causes of E-PPH is perineal trauma. Perineal trauma is present in up to 85% of births either due to an episiotomy or spontaneous tear or a combination of them both During the the second stage of labor, the midwife or the obstetrician may need to make a surgical incision (episiotomy) to increase the diameter of the vaginal outlet and facilitate the baby's birth This procedure is done with scissors or scalpel and requires repair by suturing (14). In the United States, episiotomy rate was 11.6% in 2012 In a study published by Alvarez et al in 2017, the average reduction in Hb was 1.46 ± 1.09 g/dl following vaginal delivery with a second degree tear but without an episiotomy and 2.07 ± 1.24 following vaginal delivery with an episiotomy and no perineal tear. The greatest reduction in Hb occurred among women with episiotomy and a third or fourth degree tear with a decrease of 3.1 ± 1.32 g/dl.
Different strategies have been described for preventing and treatment PPH, including active management of the third stage of labor, among them uterine massage and controlled cord traction in addition to oxytocin and the use of Tranexamic acid (TA) as PPH treatment Tranexamic acid (TA) is a lysine analog, which acts as an antifibrinolytic via competitive inhibition to the binding of plasmin and plasminogen to fibrin. TA reaches peak plasma concentration immediately after intravenous administration A meta-analysis evaluated the use of tranexamic acid after vaginal delivery for prevention of primary PPH. When used as prophylaxis within 10 min after vaginal delivery usually at the dose of 1 g IV, in addition to standard prophylaxis with oxytocin, tranexamic acid reduced the risk of primary PPH and the mean post-partum blood loss However there are no studies that evaluated the impact of TA on blood loss after vaginal deliveries with an episiotomy.
- Conditions
- Episiotomy Wound, Anemia, Early Postpartum Hemorrhage, Hemoglobin
- Being tested
- Tranexamic acid, Placebo
- Medical subject headings
- Anemia, Postpartum Hemorrhage
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Tranexamic acidDrug
Also called Hexakapron
1 gram of tranexamic acid in 100 ml of 0.9% normal saline
PlaceboDrug
Also called saline
100 ml of 0.9% normal saline
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Hexakakapron group | Active comparator | women with an episiotomy after vaginal delivery Receives: Drug: Tranexamic acid |
| control group | Placebo comparator | women with an episiotomy after vaginal delivery Receives: Drug: Placebo |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Delta Hb levels
Delta-Hb (Hb level prior delivery - Hb levels 24 h after birth)
Measured: 24 hours from delivery
Secondary outcomes (4)
PPH rate
early post partum hemorrhage
Measured: 24 hours from delivery
Uterotonics use
Use of additional uterotonics drugs(other than oxytocin)- dichotomies scale, yes or no
Measured: 24 hours from delivery
Blood transfusion
Use of Blood packed cells during hospitalization, dichotomies scale - yes or no
Measured: 72 hours from delivery
hospital admission
Number of hospital admission days
Measured: 120 hours from delivery
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 Jul 2022
- Study start25 Jul 2022
- Primary completion22 Aug 2023
- Study completion1 Sep 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (4)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Episiotomy WoundStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 150 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Assuta Ashdod Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Eran Brazilay, MD PhD, Assuta Ashdod Hospital
- Investigators
- Atara De Porto Amrany, MD, Principal investigator, Samson Assuta Ashdod University Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05448456
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 0138-21-AA
- Status last verified
- Sep 2024
- First submitted
- 3 Jul 2022
- Last updated
- 5 Dec 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Carbillon L, Uzan M, Uzan S. Pregnancy, vascular tone, and maternal hemodynamics: a crucial adaptation. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2000 Sep;55(9):574-81. doi: 10.1097/00006254-200009000-00023.
PubMed 10975484Kramer MS, Berg C, Abenhaim H, Dahhou M, Rouleau J, Mehrabadi A, Joseph KS. Incidence, risk factors, and temporal trends in severe postpartum hemorrhage. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Nov;209(5):449.e1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2013.07.007. Epub 2013 Jul 16.
PubMed 23871950Rossen J, Okland I, Nilsen OB, Eggebo TM. Is there an increase of postpartum hemorrhage, and is severe hemorrhage associated with more frequent use of obstetric interventions? Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2010 Oct;89(10):1248-55. doi: 10.3109/00016349.2010.514324.
PubMed 20809871Sosa CG, Althabe F, Belizan JM, Buekens P. Risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage in vaginal deliveries in a Latin-American population. Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Jun;113(6):1313-1319. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e3181a66b05.
PubMed 19461428
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Dec 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Use of Tranexamic Acid After Vaginal Delivery with Episiotomy a RCT Placebo Control Trail
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05448456
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 0138-21-AA
- Conditions
- Episiotomy Wound, Anemia, Early Postpartum Hemorrhage, Hemoglobin
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 150 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Assuta Ashdod HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 25 Jul 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 22 Aug 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Sep 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 7 Jul 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The objective of this study is to assess the effect of TA treatment on decline in Hb levels following vaginal delivery with an episiotomy, compared to a control group not receiving TA.
Detailed description
Vaginal delivery is often characterized by excessive blood loss. Normal range of blood loss in uncomplicated vaginal delivery is up to 500 ml. Despite this, most women can adapt due to hemodynamic changes that occur during pregnancy Several factors during labor can promote major blood loss that may be defined as post-partum hemorrhage (PPH) Early PPH (E-PPH) is defined by the World Health Organization as "blood loss from the birth canal in excess of 500 ml during the first 24 hours after delivery E-PPH occurs in up to 6% of births and it is one of the main causes of maternal morbidity and mortality accounting for about 25% of maternal deaths worldwide Among morbidities, E-PPH can lead to post-partum anemia (PPA). PPA incidence is estimated between 50%-80% of women PPA is defined as level of hemoglobin (Hb) of 11 gr/dl one week after delivery Anemia is associated with fatigue, post-partum depression and is a significant health problem in women during the reproductive age .
One of the major causes of E-PPH is perineal trauma. Perineal trauma is present in up to 85% of births either due to an episiotomy or spontaneous tear or a combination of them both During the the second stage of labor, the midwife or the obstetrician may need to make a surgical incision (episiotomy) to increase the diameter of the vaginal outlet and facilitate the baby's birth This procedure is done with scissors or scalpel and requires repair by suturing (14). In the United States, episiotomy rate was 11.6% in 2012 In a study published by Alvarez et al in 2017, the average reduction in Hb was 1.46 ± 1.09 g/dl following vaginal delivery with a second degree tear but without an episiotomy and 2.07 ± 1.24 following vaginal delivery with an episiotomy and no perineal tear. The greatest reduction in Hb occurred among women with episiotomy and a third or fourth degree tear with a decrease of 3.1 ± 1.32 g/dl.
Different strategies have been described for preventing and treatment PPH, including active management of the third stage of labor, among them uterine massage and controlled cord traction in addition to oxytocin and the use of Tranexamic acid (TA) as PPH treatment Tranexamic acid (TA) is a lysine analog, which acts as an antifibrinolytic via competitive inhibition to the binding of plasmin and plasminogen to fibrin. TA reaches peak plasma concentration immediately after intravenous administration A meta-analysis evaluated the use of tranexamic acid after vaginal delivery for prevention of primary PPH. When used as prophylaxis within 10 min after vaginal delivery usually at the dose of 1 g IV, in addition to standard prophylaxis with oxytocin, tranexamic acid reduced the risk of primary PPH and the mean post-partum blood loss However there are no studies that evaluated the impact of TA on blood loss after vaginal deliveries with an episiotomy.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Hexakakapron group | Active comparator | Drug: Tranexamic acidwomen with an episiotomy after vaginal delivery |
| control group | Placebo comparator | Drug: Placebowomen with an episiotomy after vaginal delivery |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 45 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- women aged 18-45
- 37-42 weeks gestation
- Singleton pregnancy
- Cephalic presentation
Key exclusion criteria (15 listed)
- Any contra-indication for vaginal birth
- PPH risk factors
- Previous pph
- Preeclampsia
- Placental abruption
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Tranexamic acidAlso: Hexakapron1 gram of tranexamic acid in 100 ml of 0.9% normal saline | Drug | Hexakakapron group |
| PlaceboAlso: saline100 ml of 0.9% normal saline | Drug | control group |
Primary outcome
Delta Hb levels
Time frame: 24 hours from delivery
Delta-Hb (Hb level prior delivery - Hb levels 24 h after birth)
4 secondary outcomes
PPH rate
Time frame: 24 hours from delivery
Uterotonics use
Time frame: 24 hours from delivery
Blood transfusion
Time frame: 72 hours from delivery
hospital admission
Time frame: 120 hours from delivery
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Dec 2024.
- Background: PubMed 10975484Carbillon L, Uzan M, Uzan S. Pregnancy, vascular tone, and maternal hemodynamics: a crucial adaptation. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2000 Sep;55(9):574-81. doi: 10.1097/00006254-200009000-00023.
- Background: PubMed 23871950Kramer MS, Berg C, Abenhaim H, Dahhou M, Rouleau J, Mehrabadi A, Joseph KS. Incidence, risk factors, and temporal trends in severe postpartum hemorrhage. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Nov;209(5):449.e1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2013.07.007. Epub 2013 Jul 16.
- Background: PubMed 20809871Rossen J, Okland I, Nilsen OB, Eggebo TM. Is there an increase of postpartum hemorrhage, and is severe hemorrhage associated with more frequent use of obstetric interventions? Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2010 Oct;89(10):1248-55. doi: 10.3109/00016349.2010.514324.
- Background: PubMed 19461428Sosa CG, Althabe F, Belizan JM, Buekens P. Risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage in vaginal deliveries in a Latin-American population. Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Jun;113(6):1313-1319. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e3181a66b05.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Atara De Porto Amrany, MD principal investigator
Samson Assuta Ashdod University Hospital
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 4 study testing Tranexamic acid in people with Episiotomy Wound and Anemia, run by Assuta Ashdod Hospital at 1 site in Israel.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 15 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Dec 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Israel. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Delta Hb levels (time frame: 24 hours from delivery). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05448456, which also lists 4 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Dec 2024; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.