Oxytocin for Complications After Cesarean Delivery
Oxytocin Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Recruiting
Phase 2
Interventional Study
Post Partum Hemorrhage
Cesarean Section Complications
Blood Loss
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Prior Safety Data
This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 50
- Sex
- Female
- Trial phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 100 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Stanford University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for women who are having a cesarean delivery and are between 18 and 50 years old. Participants will receive oxytocin right after delivery and provide blood samples to help understand how the drug works.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 18 and 50 years old
- I am pregnant and have reached term
- I am having a non-emergent cesarean delivery
You may not be able to join if
- I am allergic to oxytocin
- I cannot provide informed consent
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Oxytocin is the first-line drug to promote contraction of the uterus and prevent atony immediately after delivery. Nonetheless, unpredictable uterine atony refractory to oxytocin affects roughly 250,000 parturients annually in the U.S. and rates are increasing. This two-part study will measure the action of oxytocin at cesarean delivery. The first part will measure the pharmacokinetics of a single…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
* 18-50 years old
* intrauterine pregnancy
* term (\>39 weeks gestation or 37-39 weeks gestation with fetal or maternal medical indication for delivery) pregnancy
* non-emergent (scheduled or unscheduled) cesarean delivery
Exclusion Criteria:
* allergy or contraindication to ox…
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