Massive study tests if new labor rules can cut C-Section rates safely
NCT ID NCT02874443
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed trial tested whether sharing updated guidelines for diagnosing slow labor could reduce the number of C-sections in first-time mothers. Over 88,000 women at hospitals in Alberta took part. The goal was to lower C-section rates without increasing risks for mothers or babies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Knowledge translation of labor management guidelines
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help reduce unnecessary C-sections in first-time mothers without harming mothers or babies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioral intervention, not a drug or device. Results depend on how well hospitals adopt the guidelines, and benefits may vary across settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, T2N 2T9, Canada