C-Section drug delivery: which method is safer for mom?

NCT ID NCT07687355

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First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two ways of giving oxytocin during cesarean sections under spinal anesthesia: a quick injection versus a slow drip. Oxytocin helps the uterus contract and prevent heavy bleeding, but it can cause drops in blood pressure and a racing heart. The study measures how each method affects heart rate and blood pressure in women aged 18–40 having a planned C-section.

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Active substance
oxytocin
What this could lead to
If one method causes fewer side effects, it could become the standard way to give oxytocin during C-sections, making the procedure safer for mothers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study comparing two common techniques, so the results may not apply to all hospitals or patients. The differences between the two methods might be small.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 262 people

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Expected to start

Jul 2026

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Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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Lead sponsor

A government agency

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: Women within age range 18-40 Years Women undergoing caesarian with oxytocin under spinal anesthesia as defined in the operational definition. Exclusion Criteria Women with placenta praevia Women with ruptured membranes Women with hypertensive disorders or diabetes mellitus Women on immunosuppressant

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