Baking soda boost: better pain control for emergency c-sections?

NCT ID NCT05313256

First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated May 31, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) to a standard numbing medicine (lidocaine with epinephrine) could provide better pain relief for women needing an extremely urgent C-section during labor. Researchers compared the two mixtures in 65 women to see if the buffered version reduced the need for general anesthesia. The goal was to improve pain control and speed up delivery while keeping the mother awake.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH de la Côte Basque

    Bayonne, France

  • CHU de Bordeaux

    Bordeaux, France

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