Oli for Postpartum Hemorrhage
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a device called Oli, designed to predict and alert doctors about heavy bleeding after childbirth. It aims to provide a warning at least an hour before significant blood loss occurs, helping to prevent complications. The trial seeks to evaluate Oli's effectiveness and ensure its safety. This trial might be suitable for those at least 28 weeks pregnant, planning a vaginal delivery, and able to give informed consent.
As an unphased trial, participation contributes to innovative research that could improve maternal health outcomes.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial team or your doctor.
What prior data suggests that this device is safe for postpartum hemorrhage prediction?
Research shows that Oli is a non-invasive device designed to help predict excessive bleeding after childbirth, known as postpartum hemorrhage. Placed on the mother's abdomen, it alerts healthcare professionals if there is a risk of significant blood loss after birth.
Regarding safety, Oli, being a device and not a medication, does not carry the same risk of side effects as drugs. The device is wearable and non-invasive, making it generally easy to tolerate. Available information reports no negative effects directly linked to its use.
The study aims to evaluate Oli's effectiveness and confirm its safety for mothers. The trial is not in its early stages, indicating some existing understanding of its safety. These points can help prospective participants understand the device's safety.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Oli is unique because it offers a new approach to treating postpartum hemorrhage, a condition traditionally managed with uterotonics like oxytocin and misoprostol. Unlike these standard treatments, which primarily stimulate the uterus to contract, Oli might work through a different mechanism or delivery method, potentially improving effectiveness or safety. Researchers are excited about Oli because it could provide a more targeted or efficient solution, addressing some limitations of current therapies and improving outcomes for new mothers.
What evidence suggests that this device is effective for predicting postpartum hemorrhage?
Research has shown that early detection tools can be vital in reducing severe bleeding after childbirth. Some technologies have shown promise in predicting postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), with severe bleeding reduced by 60% in certain studies. Predictive models also identify risks before they become serious. This trial studies the Oli device, designed to alert healthcare professionals to potential excessive blood loss before it occurs, which could greatly aid in managing and preventing PPH. This proactive approach could save lives by providing medical teams with an early warning to act quickly.678910
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for pregnant individuals at least 28 weeks into gestation, planning a normal vaginal delivery, and able to give informed consent. It's not for those requiring emergency caesarean delivery before labor or who cannot sign the consent form.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intrapartum Monitoring
Oli device is placed on the participant's maternal abdomen to monitor physiological signals and predict abnormal postpartum uterine bleeding
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after the use of the Oli device
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Oli
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Baymatob Operations Pty Ltd
Lead Sponsor
Royal Hospital For Women
Collaborator
Royal North Shore Hospital
Collaborator