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Role of Intravenous Calcium to Decrease Blood Loss During Intrapartum Cesarean Section
Sponsor: Pak Emirates Military Hospital
Summary
To determine the effectiveness of prophylactic intravenous calcium chloride administered after cord clamping in reducing postpartum blood loss during intrapartum cesarean section.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
182
Start Date
2026-05
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2026-04-24
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Calcium Chloride
Group A will receive 1 g of intravenous calcium chloride diluted in 100 mL of normal saline, administered over 10 minutes beginning one minute after cord clamping, in addition to standard oxytocin therapy (10 IU intravenous bolus followed by 20 IU infusion).
Placebo
Group B will receive standard care with oxytocin alone.
Locations (1)
Pak Emirates Military Hospital
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan