Clinical Trial: Intraumbilical Misoprostol in Retained Placenta

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: Intra-umbilical Injection of Misoprostol Versus Normal Saline in the Management of Retained Placenta: Intrapartum Placebo-controlled Trial

Brief Summary: Administration of intraumbilical misoprostol to women with retained placenta despite active management of third stage of labour reduces the need for manual removal of placenta and the amount of blood loss vaginally.