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Warming blankets and fluids tested to prevent hypothermia in C-Section births

NCT ID NCT05015582

Disease control Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested different warming methods—like forced air blankets and warmed IV fluids—to prevent hypothermia in women having planned C-sections. Only 16 women participated before the trial was stopped early. The goal was to see which method best keeps mother and baby warm and reduces complications like shivering.

What this could mean

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Active substance
forced air warming blankets and warmed IV fluids
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point to a simple, low-cost way to keep mothers and newborns safer during C-sections by preventing hypothermia.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early with very few participants, so results are not reliable. Warming methods may not make a meaningful difference in outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

16 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2021

Finished

Dec 2021

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * scheduled for elective cesarean section under neuraxial anesthesia * singleton pregnancy Exclusion Criteria: * gestational age of less than 37 week * emergency cesarean

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hypothermia malignant hyperthermia of anesthesia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Hypothermia, newborn Hypothermia, sequela Hypothermia; anesthesia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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