Hidden breathing risk after c-section in severe preeclampsia: study aims to find out how common it is
NCT ID NCT07443345
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how often the diaphragm — the main muscle used for breathing — becomes weak after a C-section in women with severe preeclampsia. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure diaphragm movement before and 24 hours after surgery in 52 women. The goal is to find out how common this problem is and what factors might increase the risk.
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 identify which women with severe preeclampsia are at risk for breathing problems after C-section, leading to better monitoring and care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study that only measures a single outcome (diaphragm movement) and does not test any treatment. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 52 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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
This prospective observational study will enroll pregnant women aged 20-40 years present to the emergency department with a diagnosis of preeclampsia with severe features and are scheduled for cesarean delivery
- Ages
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20 to 40 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: * Patients with severe preeclampsia undergoing cesarean section * Gestational age \> 32 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * • Age \< 20 years. * Diabetic * Patients with neuromuscular diseases. * Patient refusal. * Contraindications to magnesium sulphate administration * Inability to obtain adequate ultrasound views
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Conditions
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Locations
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Cairo University Hospitals
RECRUITINGCairo, Egypt
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