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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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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