C-Section blood pressure battle: which drug wins?
NCT ID NCT06498076
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two drugs, norepinephrine and ephedrine, to prevent and treat low blood pressure during planned C-sections under spinal anesthesia. 196 healthy pregnant women were randomly assigned to receive one of the two drugs. Researchers tracked how many doses were needed and monitored side effects for both mother and baby. The goal is to find which drug works better and is safer.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- norepinephrine and ephedrine
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a safer, more effective way to manage low blood pressure during C-sections, reducing risks for both mother and baby.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with only 196 participants. Results may not apply to all patients or settings, and both drugs have known side effects like rapid heart rate or high blood pressure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Charles Nicolle Hospital
Tunis, Tunis Governorate, 1006, Tunisia
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