Bicarbonate drink could reduce emergency C-Sections in prolonged labour
NCT ID NCT07321379
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
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 labour hasn't progressed, standard oxytocin treatment is given. The study also tracks birth experience and newborn health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- sodium bicarbonate
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce emergency C-sections and vacuum/forceps deliveries in prolonged labour.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with no prior human data for this use. The effect may be small or none, and results may not apply to all women.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Aarhus University Hospital
Aarhus, 8200, Denmark
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Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre
Copenhagen, Denmark
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Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Copenhagen, Denmark
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