Can we improve emergency C-Sections for the sickest mothers?
NCT ID NCT07759024
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will gather information from hospitals across the country about pregnant women who are critically ill and need a cesarean delivery, especially when it happens outside a standard operating room. The goal is to better understand the risks and outcomes for both the mother and the baby in these rare, high-stakes situations. By collecting data on 200 women, researchers hope to identify patterns that can lead to better care and future recommendations.
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
- This research could lead to better guidelines and protocols for managing emergency cesarean deliveries in critically ill pregnant women, potentially improving survival and outcomes for both mothers and babies.
- What could go wrong
- As an observational registry study, it cannot prove cause and effect, and the findings may be limited by variations in care across different hospitals and settings.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Oct 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 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 (≥22 weeks of gestation) admitted to an intensive care unit or high-dependency unit.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged ≥18 years. * Pregnancy ≥22 weeks of gestation. * Admission (or planned admission) to a critical care unit. Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<18 years. * Objection to the use of medical data. * Patients under legal protection (guardianship or similar legal measures).
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