CESAREAN DELIVERY

This study aims to find the best time to induce labor for low-risk pregnant women in China. It compares inducing labor at 39 weeks, at 41 weeks, or waiting for labor to start naturally. The main goal is to see if earlier induction reduces the need for C-sections and improves safe…

This study tests a new method called U-CaVIT, which uses a balloon placed in the uterus to prevent severe bleeding after a C-section in women at high risk. About 70 participants will either get standard care or standard care plus the balloon. The goal is to see if the balloon hel…

This study tests whether adding a single dose of azithromycin to standard antibiotics before a planned C-section can lower the risk of serious infections like wound infections or sepsis in mothers. About 8,000 pregnant women scheduled for a C-section will be randomly assigned to …

This study compares different ways of closing the skin after a cesarean section to see which method leads to better-looking scars and fewer wound problems. Researchers will take photos of scars and have doctors rate them. The study involves 52 women having scheduled cesareans.

This study compares two ultrasound-guided pain relief techniques (TAP block and ESP block) for women having planned cesarean sections. The goal is to see which method reduces pain more effectively after surgery, especially at rest six hours later. Researchers will also track pain…

This study looks at whether giving a nerve block (TAP block) during a C-section can lower the amount of opioid pain medicine women need after surgery. It includes 120 women who have had multiple prior abdominal surgeries or C-sections. The goal is to improve pain control and redu…

This study looks at whether taking two common pain relievers (acetaminophen and NSAIDs) at different times works better than taking them together after a C-section. About 825 women who have a C-section will be randomly assigned to one of the two schedules. The goal is to find the…

This study compares two different doses of an intravenous painkiller (ketorolac) given after a planned C-section. 126 women will rate their pain on a 0-10 scale to see which dose provides better relief. The goal is to find the most effective dose to improve recovery and comfort a…

This study looks at how the amount of weight a woman gains during pregnancy affects the spinal anesthesia she gets for a planned C-section. Researchers will watch 200 pregnant women and record how the anesthesia works and how their bodies respond. No extra treatments or tests are…

This study is creating a large database to learn more about why some pregnant women receive general anesthesia during a C-section and how it is managed. Researchers will track 5,000 women aged 15-55 across many hospitals to identify patterns and improve care. The goal is to make …

This study looks at whether measuring blood pressure at the ankle works as well as the standard arm cuff during planned C-sections. About 110 women will have both arm and ankle readings taken. If ankle readings are reliable, moms could hold their babies skin-to-skin right after b…

This study looks at how well the heart pumps blood during a planned C-section when using one of two common drugs, norepinephrine or ephedrine, to manage blood pressure. About 200 healthy women with a single full-term baby will take part. The goal is to find out which drug better …

This study looks at whether a mother's body size or her baby's size changes how spinal anesthesia spreads during a C-section. Researchers will review past medical records from 140 women who had a C-section. The goal is to help doctors give the right dose of anesthesia more consis…