Misoprostol for the Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage in Rural Pakistan
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This community-based trial will study misoprostol for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage
in rural Pakistan. Traditional birth attendants assisting home deliveries will administer
study tablets (600 mcg oral misoprostol or placebo) in the third stage of labor to women
participating in the trial. Blood loss, hemoglobin levels, side effects, and other variables
will be evaluated.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Gynuity Health Projects
Collaborators:
Aga Khan Health Services Aga Khan University Family Care International The Aga Khan Foundation