Labor drink study: water vs. sports drink
NCT ID NCT04229043
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how quickly the stomach empties in women during early labor when they drink either water or a sports drink. It includes women with and without epidural pain relief. The goal is to understand digestion during labor, not to test a treatment.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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