Fever in labor: new study aims to spot real infections

NCT ID NCT06517290

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 422 pregnant women who had a fever during labor to better understand if the fever was caused by an infection or other factors like medication or labor itself. Researchers collected detailed information on infections in mothers and newborns. The goal was to improve how doctors decide when antibiotics are needed.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors better identify when fever in labor is due to infection, reducing unnecessary antibiotic use.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly change care. Results may not apply to all hospitals or populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fever

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

FEVER LABOR

Contacts and locations

Locations

AP-HP - Cochin Hospital - Maternity

Paris, IDF, 75014, France
APHP - Necker Hospital - Maternity

Paris, IDF, 75015, France
APHP - Trousseau Hospital - Gynecology-Obstetrics-Maternity

Paris, IDF, 75012, France

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