Simple drug may prevent worrisome fetal heart tracings after epidural
NCT ID NCT05873218
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving a low dose of ephedrine right after an epidural can prevent abnormal fetal heart rate patterns in laboring women. About 100 women requesting labor pain relief will receive either ephedrine or a placebo. The goal is to see if ephedrine reduces the chance of a category II fetal heart tracing, which can be a sign of distress.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Ephedrine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give doctors a simple way to reduce the chance of fetal heart rate changes after epidural, making labor safer and less stressful.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to all women. Ephedrine can raise blood pressure and heart rate, though the dose used is low and considered safe in obstetrics.
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SInai
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10029, United States
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