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Optical Monitoring of Placental Oxygenation and Metabolism
Sponsor: University College, London
Summary
The aim of this observational study is to detect changes in placental function related to the wellbeing of babies during pregnancy. The study also aims to assess the usefulness of a light-based technology, called near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), to monitor oxygen levels in the placenta and how placental tissue is using the oxygen (metabolism) during pregnancy. Participants will be monitored using a newly developed mobile wearable device (light-based technology), which will be placed on the abdomen of pregnant women, and they will be monitored for up to 1 hour during their hospital visit. Participants will attend hospital visits as part of their routine care and these monitoring sessions will take place at this time.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
500
Start Date
2023-04-01
Completion Date
2025-10
Last Updated
2025-03-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Near Infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)
NIRS is used as a non-invasive light-based optical technology to measure placental oxygenation and metabolism
Locations (1)
University College London Hospital - UCLH
London, London, United Kingdom