Could a simple drug shorten labor for new moms?
NCT ID NCT04303702
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether giving the drug oxytocin during the second stage of labor (when the cervix is fully open and the baby is being pushed out) can shorten delivery time and reduce the need for C-sections or vacuum/forceps. Researchers will study 400 first-time mothers with a single baby at full term. The goal is to see if continuing oxytocin helps labor progress more smoothly and safely.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- oxytocin
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to shorter labor and fewer cesarean sections or assisted deliveries for first-time mothers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a moderate-sized trial, and results may not apply to all women. Oxytocin can cause side effects like excessive bleeding or strong contractions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Barnes Jewish Hospital
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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