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.

dystocia Uterine Inertia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nîmes

    Nîmes, 30029, France