Labor drug pause may protect newborns

NCT ID NCT03991091

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 35 times

Summary

This study tested whether turning off the labor drug oxytocin once a woman reaches 6 cm dilation (active labor) could lower the chance of newborn complications. Over 2,400 women with a single, full-term baby in head-down position took part. The goal was to see if this simple change in drug timing could improve newborn health outcomes like breathing, blood acidity, and need for intensive care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • hospital Cochin; port royal Maternity unit

    Paris, 75014, France

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