Which blood pressure drug is best for mom's heart during c-section?
NCT ID NCT07322419
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at 200 healthy women having a planned C-section under spinal anesthesia. It compares two drugs, norepinephrine and ephedrine, to see which one better keeps the heart pumping blood effectively. Researchers use ultrasound to measure heart function at key times during the surgery.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 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.
- Ages
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19 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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Inclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status II. * Singleton, full term pregnancy. * Scheduled cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * Height \<150 or \>180 cm. * Weight \<60 or \>110 kg. * Body mass index (BMI) \<18.5 or ≥35 kg/m². * Women presenting in labor. * Any contraindication to spinal anesthesia: increased intracranial pressure, coagulopathy, or local skin infection. * Chronic or pregnancy-induced hypertension. * Baseline systolic blood pressure \>140 mm Hg. * Hemoglobin \<10 g/dl. * Diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, or renal disease. * Polyhydramnios or known significant fetal abnormalities. * Current administration of vasoactive drugs such as: beta blockers, salbutamol, or thyroxin.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Critical Care, Mansoura University Hospitals
RECRUITINGAl Mansurah, Dakahlia Governorate, 35511, Egypt
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