Which drug stops preterm labor best? new study pits progesterone against nifedipine
NCT ID NCT07649668
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested two common drugs—vaginal progesterone and oral nifedipine—to see which works better at delaying preterm labor in 160 pregnant women aged 18-35 with a single baby. The goal was to prevent delivery within 48 hours or before 37 weeks. Results could help doctors choose the best treatment to reduce early births.
What this could mean
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Active substance
vaginal progesterone and nifedipine
What this could lead to
If this trial shows one drug works better, it could help doctors choose the best option to delay preterm labor and reduce early births.
What could go wrong
This is a completed Phase 4 trial with 160 participants, but results may not apply to all pregnant women, especially those with complications or multiple pregnancies.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Hilal-e-ahmar Hospital
Faisalabad, Punjab Province, 60000, Pakistan