Could a common ED drug reduce birth emergencies?
NCT ID NCT06522854
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study aimed to see if giving sildenafil (the drug in Viagra) to women in labor could prevent fetal distress, reduce the need for emergency C-sections or forceps deliveries, and lower the risk of newborns needing breathing help. The trial planned to enroll 120 women in low-resource countries, comparing sildenafil to a placebo. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no conclusions can be drawn.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
sildenafil citrate (oral tablet, 50 mg)
What this could lead to
If this pilot works, it could point toward a simple, low-cost way to reduce emergency C-sections and newborn breathing problems in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong
This trial was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no results exist. Even if run later, it is a small feasibility study, not proof of benefit. Sildenafil can cause side effects like headache or low blood pressure.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital
Ogbomoso, Oyo State, 210271, Nigeria
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Lagos Island Maternity Hospital
Lagos, Lagos, 101001, Nigeria
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Mother and Child Hospital
Surulere, Lagos, 101241, Nigeria
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University Teaching Hospital, University of Lagos
Lagos, Lagos, 102215, Nigeria