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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obstetric Labor, Premature

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hilal-e-ahmar Hospital

    Faisalabad, Punjab Province, 60000, Pakistan