Quick shot or slow drip? study tests best way to give oxytocin to prevent bleeding in C-Sections
NCT ID NCT07688512
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares giving oxytocin as a single quick injection (bolus) versus a slow drip (infusion) during planned cesarean sections in mothers at high risk for heavy bleeding. The goal is to see which method achieves better uterine tightening faster and with fewer side effects. Researchers will also measure blood loss and patient satisfaction. The findings could help standardize care to prevent postpartum hemorrhage.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Oxytocin
- What this could lead to
- If one method proves better, it could reduce bleeding and side effects during cesarean sections for high-risk mothers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center Phase 4 trial with 180 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Both methods are already standard care, so dramatic differences are unlikely.
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