Steroid shot may shorten labor after water breaks
NCT ID NCT07503184
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving a steroid (dexamethasone) before inducing labor can help women deliver faster after their water breaks. Sixty first-time mothers with full-term pregnancies and ruptured membranes received either the steroid or a placebo. Researchers measured the time from induction to delivery to see if the steroid made a difference.
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Nishtar Medical University
Multan, Punjab Province, 60000, Pakistan
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