Bicarbonate drink could reduce emergency C-Sections in prolonged labour
Disease control
Not yet recruiting
This trial tests whether a single dose of oral bicarbonate can reduce the need for assisted delivery (emergency C-section or vacuum/forceps) in first-time mothers with prolonged labour. 1520 women will be randomly assigned to receive bicarbonate or a placebo. After two hours, if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre • Aim: Disease control
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