Labor drink study: water vs. sports drink
NCT ID NCT04229043
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study looks at how quickly the stomach empties in women during early labor when they drink either water or a carbohydrate sports drink. Researchers want to see if the type of drink or having an epidural changes stomach emptying time. About 108 pregnant women at 36 weeks or more will take part.
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Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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