Which oxytocin dose is best for speeding up labor?

NCT ID NCT05782816

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looked at 170 first-time mothers to see if a higher dose of oxytocin (a medicine to start or speed up labor) leads to faster delivery or changes how the baby is born. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either a low or high starting dose, with increases every 20 minutes. The goal was to find out which dosing approach is more effective and safe for both mother and baby.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Texas Medical Branch

    Galveston, Texas, 77555, United States

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