Which drug is safer for the heart after delivery?
NCT ID NCT03899961
First seen Feb 13, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study looked at whether carbetocin is less harmful to the heart than oxytocin, two drugs given to women after childbirth to prevent bleeding. Researchers measured heart damage markers in 240 healthy pregnant women. The goal was to find which drug is safer, especially for women with heart conditions.
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Locations
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Akershus University Hospital
Lørenskog, Norway
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Division of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Oslo University Hospital - Rikshospitalet
Oslo, 0027, Norway
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