New drug studied to prevent dangerous drops in blood pressure during C-Sections

NCT ID NCT05264870

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 33 times

Summary

This study looked at using norepinephrine to treat low blood pressure in women having a C-section under spinal anesthesia. The goal was to see how well it works and how it affects both mother and newborn. Only 11 people took part, and the study was stopped early.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Antwerp University Hospital

    Edegem, 2650, Belgium

What this could mean

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

Active substance

norepinephrine

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a better way to manage blood pressure during C-sections, reducing risks for mothers and babies.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, terminated Phase 4 trial with only 11 participants, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. Norepinephrine may also have side effects.

As listed by the trial registrant

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