Can baking soda help women in prolonged labor? uganda trial seeks answers

NCT ID NCT06579690

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether sodium bicarbonate (a common substance) can safely treat acidosis—a dangerous buildup of acid in the blood—in women whose labor is blocked. About 472 women in Uganda received either the drug or a placebo. The goal was to find a safe, effective dose to improve outcomes for both mother and baby.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dystocia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mbale Regional Referral Hospital

    Mbale, Uganda