Could a higher dose of oxytocin help obese moms avoid C-Sections?
NCT ID NCT04760496
First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study looked at whether giving a higher dose of oxytocin (a drug that helps labour progress) could reduce the need for C-sections in obese women having their first baby. Over 400 women took part, and the goal was to see if the higher dose made labour safer and more effective. The results could help improve care for this group of mothers.
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Locations
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CHU d'Angers
Angers, France
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CHU de Bordeaux (Pellegrin)
Bordeaux, France
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CHU de Montpellier
Montpellier, France
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CHU de Nimes
Nîmes, France
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CHU de Poissy St Germain
Poissy, France
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CHU de Saint Etienne
Saint-Etienne, France
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CHU de Strasbourg (Centre Médico Chirurgical et Obstétrical)
Schiltigheim, France
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CHU de Strasbourg (Hôpital de Hautepierre)
Strasbourg, France
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Hôpital Bicêtre
Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, 94270, France
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Hôpital Béclère
Clamart, France
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Hôpital Cochin Port Royal
Paris, France
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Hôpital Tenon
Paris, France
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