Emergency c-sections linked to more complications, new study aims to confirm
NCT ID NCT07651241
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will follow 210 women in Egypt who have either a planned (elective) or unplanned (emergency) C-section to compare complications like bleeding, infection, and newborn breathing problems. Researchers want to see if emergency C-sections truly carry higher risks for mothers and babies, as some earlier studies suggest. The goal is to provide clearer information to help women and doctors make informed decisions about delivery.
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 study could help doctors better counsel pregnant women about the risks of planned versus emergency C-sections, potentially improving birth planning and outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly change care. Results may not apply to other hospitals or countries, and differences between groups could be due to underlying health issues, not the type of C-section itself.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 210 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Pregnant women undergoing cesarean section (elective or emergency) at Women's Health Hospital during the study period. Eligible participants will include women with singleton pregnancies who meet the inclusion criteria and provide complete clinical data. Maternal and neonatal outcomes will be assessed and compared between elective and emergency cesarean section groups.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * 1- Pregnant women undergoing cesarean section 2- Singleton pregnancy 3- Gestational age ≥ 28 weeks 4- Age 18-45 years Exclusion Criteria: * 1- Multiple pregnancy 2- Known fetal anomalies 3- Intrauterine fetal demise before cesarean section 4- Severe maternal comorbidities (e.g., cardiac disease, renal failure) 5- Rupture uterus 6- patients with placenta previa or accreta spectrum
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