Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
Wearable Ultrasound Patch in Parturients
Sponsor: Stanford University
Summary
This study will assess an investigational ultrasound patch placed on the maternal abdomen to noninvasively monitor uterine activity, obtain fetal images and physiologic measurements in labor. Through this study, the investigators hope to determine the feasibility, signal quality, and measurement accuracy of wearable ultrasound for monitoring uterine activity and fetal wellbeing in the peripartum setting. The knowledge gained may support development of future wearable ultrasound systems capable of providing hands-free, longitudinal, quantitative and non-invasive information about uterine contraction patterns, as well as fetal anatomy, cardiac activity and circulation, thereby complementing existing intrapartum monitoring technologies.
Official title: Continuous Uterine Contraction Monitoring, Fetal Imaging, and Hemodynamic Monitoring With a Wearable Ultrasound Patch
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-11
Completion Date
2027-11
Last Updated
2026-10-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
wearable ultrasound patch
The wearable ultrasound patch will be placed on maternal abdominal skin and selected based on the uterine target, fetal position and the anatomical or physiological target of interest. The device may be repositioned if maternal movement, uterine changes, or fetal movement or position causes loss of the target.