Which labor drug is safer for the heart? new study compares carbetocin and oxytocin
NCT ID NCT03899961
First seen Feb 13, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study looked at 240 healthy pregnant women to compare how two common labor drugs, carbetocin and oxytocin, affect the heart. Researchers measured a heart damage marker (troponin I) and checked for side effects like palpitations. The goal was to see if one drug is safer for the heart, which could help guide choices for women with heart conditions during delivery.
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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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