Carbohydrate drink versus plain hydration during labor
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares a special carbohydrate drink with standard electrolyte hydration during labor to see if it improves outcomes for you and your baby. It is for women with a normal, low-risk, or medium-risk pregnancy who plan to give birth at a specific hospital in Spain.
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Who can take part
- You have a normal, low-risk, or medium-risk pregnancy
- You plan to have an epidural for pain relief during labor
- You're at least 37 weeks pregnant and your baby is head-down
- You can understand Catalan or Spanish
- You receive prenatal care at ASSIR Terres de l'Ebre and plan to deliver at Hospital Universitari Tortosa Verge de la Cinta
- You will sign a consent form before labor begins
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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