Could a simple water pill get moms home faster after severe preeclampsia?

NCT ID NCT07648251

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a common water pill (furosemide) can help women with severe preeclampsia recover faster after childbirth and leave the hospital sooner. About 186 women will receive either furosemide or a placebo starting 12 hours after delivery. The goal is to see if the drug reduces hospital stay without causing harm.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: furosemide (a water pill)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could help women with severe preeclampsia leave the hospital sooner after giving birth, reducing time away from their newborns.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase trial (186 people) in two hospitals in Honduras, so results may not apply everywhere. Furosemide can cause dehydration or electrolyte imbalances.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder preeclampsia severe pre-eclampsia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SEVERE PREECLAMPSIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hospital Escuela

Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán Department, 11101, Honduras

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