Dystocia

This study tested whether sodium bicarbonate (a common substance) can safely treat acidosis—a dangerous buildup of acid in the blood—in women whose labor is blocked. About 472 women in Uganda received either the drug or a placebo. The goal was to find a safe, effective dose to im…

This completed trial tested whether sharing updated guidelines for diagnosing slow labor could reduce the number of C-sections in first-time mothers. Over 88,000 women at hospitals in Alberta took part. The goal was to lower C-section rates without increasing risks for mothers or…

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during placement of a cervical ripening balloon can reduce pain and anxiety for women undergoing labor induction. Sixty pregnant women will either receive standard care or standard care plus a VR experience. The goal is to …

This completed study looked at two new ways to understand why some labors slow down or stall (called labor dystocia). Researchers measured lactate levels in amniotic fluid and electrical signals from the uterus in 42 healthy women giving birth at term. The goal was to gather info…

This study looked for proteins in the blood that could tell doctors early on whether a broken arm bone is healing well or might lead to a nonunion (where the bone doesn't heal). Researchers studied 45 adults with simple humerus fractures treated without surgery. They checked bloo…