Steroid shot may shorten labor for First-Time moms

NCT ID NCT07503184

First seen Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested whether giving a steroid (dexamethasone) before inducing labor can help women deliver faster. It included 60 first-time mothers with full-term pregnancies whose water broke before labor started. Half received the steroid, half received a placebo, and researchers measured the time from induction to delivery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nishtar Medical University

    Multan, Punjab Province, 60000, Pakistan

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