Heart safety showdown: which Post-Birth drug is kinder to the heart?

NCT ID NCT03899961

First seen Feb 13, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study compared two drugs, carbetocin and oxytocin, given to healthy women after childbirth to see which one causes less stress on the heart. Researchers measured heart damage markers and side effects in 240 women. The goal is to help doctors choose the safer option, especially for women with existing heart conditions.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Akershus University Hospital

    Lørenskog, Norway

  • Division of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Oslo University Hospital - Rikshospitalet

    Oslo, 0027, Norway

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