CESAREAN DELIVERY

This study looks at whether inducing labor at 39 weeks instead of the usual 41 weeks can lower the chance of needing a C-section in low-risk pregnant women in China. About 1,074 women will be randomly assigned to induction at 39 weeks, induction at 41 weeks, or waiting for labor …

This study tests whether adding the antibiotic azithromycin to standard care can prevent infections in women having planned C-sections. About 8,000 pregnant women will be randomly assigned to receive either azithromycin or a placebo before delivery. The goal is to see if this ext…

This study tests a special balloon device (U-CaVIT) placed inside the uterus during C-section to prevent severe bleeding in women at high risk. About 70 women will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or standard care plus the balloon. The goal is to see if the ba…

This study compares two types of pain blocks—TAP and ESP—for women having a planned C-section. Both use numbing medicine injected near nerves to reduce pain after surgery. The goal is to see which one works better for pain at rest 6 hours after delivery, and also look at pain lat…

This study tests whether a numbing injection (TAP block) given during a complex C-section can lower the amount of strong painkillers (opioids) women need after surgery. Researchers will track pain medication use and recovery in 120 women with prior abdominal surgeries or multiple…

This study looks at the best way to schedule two common pain relievers (acetaminophen and NSAIDs) after a cesarean delivery. About 825 women who have a C-section will be randomly assigned to take the medicines at the same time or at different times. The goal is to see which sched…

This study tests two different doses of a pain medicine called ketorolac, given through a vein, to see which works better for pain after a planned C-section. About 126 women will take part and rate their pain on a 0-10 scale. The goal is to improve comfort right after delivery.

This study looks at different ways to close the skin after a cesarean section (C-section) to find which method leads to a better-looking scar and fewer wound problems. Researchers will take photos of scars and have doctors rate them. The study involves 52 women having scheduled C…

This study collects information from hospitals across the U.S. to understand why some women receive general anesthesia during C-sections and how it affects their care. Researchers will look at factors like hospital type and policies to find patterns and improve safety. The study …

This study looks at whether taking blood pressure at the ankle works as well as the usual arm measurement during planned C-sections. About 110 pregnant women will have both measurements taken at the same time. If ankle readings are reliable, it could allow mothers to hold their b…

This study looks at how well the heart pumps blood during a planned C-section when using one of two common drugs, norepinephrine or ephedrine, to manage blood pressure. About 200 healthy women with a single full-term baby will take part. The goal is to find out which drug better …

This study looks at whether a mother's body size or her baby's size changes how spinal anesthesia spreads during a C-section. Researchers will review past medical records from 140 women who had a C-section. The goal is to help doctors give the right dose of anesthesia more consis…

This study looks at how weight gain during pregnancy affects spinal anesthesia in women having planned C-sections. Researchers will observe 200 pregnant women and track their anesthesia response and blood pressure changes. No extra treatments or procedures are given beyond standa…