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Recruiting Phase 4 NCT07157423

NCT07157423 A Research Study to See How Safe is Eptacog Alfa When Used to Stop Heavy Bleeding in Women After Giving Birth in India

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NCT ID NCT07157423
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Sponsor Novo Nordisk A/S
Condition Severe Postpartum Haemorrhage
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 64 participants
Start Date 2025-08-26
Primary Completion 2027-08-26

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Eptacog alfa (NovoSeven)

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 4 studies follow an already-approved treatment in real-world conditions to monitor long-term safety and effectiveness.

This trial targets 64 participants in total. It began in 2025-08-26 with a primary completion date of 2027-08-26.

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Brief Summary

This study will look at how safe is the medicine eptacog alfa when used in women in India for stopping heavy bleeding after giving birth. If participants have heavy bleeding after giving birth then they will get the medicine eptacog alfa. This study will be conducted to get more knowledge on the safety of the medicine eptacog alfa use in these women. At first participants will receive one dose of medicine eptacog alfa. If the given dose is not helpful to stop the bleeding, participants will get one additional dose. The study will last for about 30-35 days.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Informed consent obtained before any study-related activities. Study-related activities are any procedures that are carried out as part of the study, including activities to determine suitability for the study except for blood loss estimation post-partum * Adult women aged greater than or equal to (≥) 18 years at the time of signing the informed consent and who deliver after 27 weeks diagnosed with severe postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) who fail to respond to uterotonics Exclusion Criteria: * Previous participation in this study. Participation is defined as having given informed consent in this study * Mental incapacity, unwillingness or language barriers precluding adequate understanding or cooperation * Patient with a history of thromboembolism * Patient with a history of bleeding disorders * Patient with a history of or ongoing disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC); haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count (HELLP) syndrome, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), pre-eclampsia or other severe complication of childbirth apart from severe PPH * Have undergone invasive obstetric procedures for the ongoing haemorrhage prior to trial enrolment (uterine balloon tamponade and external aortic compression not included) * Any chronic disorder or severe disease which, in the opinion of the Investigator, might jeopardise patient's safety or compliance with the protocol * Participation (i.e., signed informed consent) in any other interventional clinical study prior to screening in the current study

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Novo Nordisk

✉ clinicaltrials@novonordisk.com

📞 (+1) 866-867-7178

Principal Investigator

Clinical Transparency (dept. 2834)

STUDY DIRECTOR

Novo Nordisk A/S

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07157423 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, studying Severe Postpartum Haemorrhage. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT07157423 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 4 studies are conducted after a treatment has been approved. They monitor long-term safety and real-world effectiveness in a broader patient population.

Is NCT07157423 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07157423 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at clinicaltrials@novonordisk.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07157423 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Belagavi, India, Mysore, India, Kozhikode, India, Kozhikode, India and 10 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07157423 clinical trial?

NCT07157423 is sponsored by Novo Nordisk A/S. The principal investigator is Clinical Transparency (dept. 2834) at Novo Nordisk A/S. The trial plans to enroll 64 participants.

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