Simple drug may prevent fetal distress after epidural
NCT ID NCT05873218
First seen May 13, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving a small dose of ephedrine before a combined spinal-epidural (CSE) can reduce the chance of a category II fetal heart rate tracing, a common but concerning pattern. About 100 women in labor will receive either ephedrine or a placebo. Ephedrine is a well-known drug that raises blood pressure and relaxes the uterus, and has been used safely in pregnancy for decades.
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SInai
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10029, United States
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