Sugar drinks during labor may cut need for forceps delivery
NCT ID NCT01022697
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether giving women glucose drinks every 3 hours during labor could reduce the need for assisted delivery (forceps or vacuum) and shorten labor. Over 4000 women participated. The idea is that childbirth is like a sports event requiring energy, and oral glucose might help without the risks of intravenous sugar. The main goal was to see if fewer women needed instruments to deliver their baby.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
glucose drink
What this could lead to
If effective, glucose drinks could become a simple, low-cost way to reduce the need for forceps or vacuum during childbirth and shorten labor.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but earlier small studies found no clear benefit. The results may not show a meaningful reduction in assisted deliveries or could have limitations in generalizing to all birthing people.
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Locations
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Centre Hospitalier
Bayeux, 14400, France
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Centre Hospitalier Mémorial France Etats-Unis
Saint-Lô, 50000, France
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Centre Hospitalier du Rouvray
Elbeuf, 76350, France
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Clinique du Parc
Caen, 14000, France
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Hospital, Avranches
Avranches, France
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Hospital, Mont Saint Aignan
Mont-Saint-Aignan, France
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University Hospital, Caen
Caen, 14033, France
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University Hospital, Lille
Lille, France
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University Hospital, Rouen
Rouen, France