Can baking soda help women in prolonged labor? uganda trial seeks answers
Disease control
Completed
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…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Busitema University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC