Could your genes make labor harder? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT01107158
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether certain genetic variations (SNPs) in cholesterol-related genes (LXRs) are linked to difficult labor (dystocia) that requires a C-section. Researchers planned to analyze blood samples from 58 women having C-sections due to stalled labor. The study was terminated early, so findings are limited.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help identify genetic markers that predict risk of difficult labor, potentially guiding future prevention or treatment strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small pilot study that was terminated early, so results are limited. The link between these genes and labor problems is still unproven.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nîmes
Nîmes, 30029, France