Calcium pills tested to boost weak labor contractions
NCT ID NCT06580782
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether taking calcium carbonate (a common calcium supplement) every 4 hours during labor can safely improve contractions and reduce the need for high doses of synthetic oxytocin. The trial will enroll 60 first-time mothers who are being induced or need help with slow labor. The main goal is to see if a larger study is possible, but researchers will also track labor length, delivery type, and safety.
What this could mean
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Active substance
calcium carbonate
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help labor progress and reduce the need for higher doses of synthetic oxytocin.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply widely. Calcium carbonate may not improve contractions or could cause side effects.
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Weill Cornell Medicine
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10065, United States
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