Can hospitals meet the 30-Minute emergency C-Section standard?
NCT ID NCT02314078
First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study reviews records from a Singapore hospital to see how quickly emergency (category-1) C-sections are performed, aiming for a 30-minute window from decision to delivery. It includes 390 cases from 2010 to 2013 and looks at the time taken, the use of general anesthesia, and newborn health outcomes. The goal is to identify any delays and improve emergency care for mothers and babies.
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 the audit reveals delays, it could lead to faster emergency C-sections, potentially improving outcomes for mothers and babies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a retrospective audit, not a trial of a new treatment, so it cannot prove what works. It only describes past practice and may not reflect current standards.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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390 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Jan 2010
- Finished
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Dec 2013
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Women who underwent category one Caesarean section between 2010 to 2013 at KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore.
- Ages
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21 to 50 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Category One Caesarean Section at KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore between 2010 to 2013. Exclusion Criteria: * No specific exclusion criteria, retrospective audit
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Singapore, 229899, Singapore
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