Can a common drug better protect mothers and babies during C-Sections?
NCT ID NCT05264870
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at using norepinephrine to treat low blood pressure that often occurs during C-sections done under spinal anesthesia. The goal was to see how the drug affects both the mother and the newborn. Only 11 women participated, and the trial was stopped early, so the findings are limited.
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 successful, this could show that norepinephrine is a safe and effective alternative to phenylephrine for managing blood pressure during C-sections.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, terminated trial with only 11 participants, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. The drug's effects on the newborn are still uncertain.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Antwerp University Hospital
Edegem, 2650, Belgium
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