Supine hypotensive syndrome
MONDO:0001065A vascular disease that is characterized by severe supine hypotension in late pregnancy, whose clinical presentation ranges from minimal cardiovascular alterations to severe shock, resulting from inferior vena cava compression by gravid uterus.
Also known as: antepartum maternal hypotension syndrome, maternal hypotension syndrome, postpartum maternal hypotension syndrome
3 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 3 tagged with Supine hypotensive syndrome itself.
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C-Section drug showdown: which is safer for baby?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two common drugs, ephedrine and norepinephrine, to treat low blood pressure during C-sections under spinal anesthesia. Low blood pressure can reduce blood flow to the baby, so doctors want the safest option. The trial included 102 pregnant women having planned C…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: mehmet özkılıç • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Simple leg tricks beat C-Section blood pressure drops
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether wearing compression stockings or raising the legs during a planned C-section under spinal anesthesia helps prevent dangerously low blood pressure. 90 pregnant women were split into three groups: one wore stockings, one had legs elevated, and one received…
Sponsor: Seçil Yavaş • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC