Improving fetal monitoring during labor using a new non-invasive technology
Official title: Advancing Fetal Assessment during Labor with Transabdominal Fetal Oximetry
Funded at Raydiant Oximetry, INC. · NIH-10934515 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new, gentle way to check how much oxygen your baby is getting during labor, using a special device that doesn't require any invasive procedures, to help keep both you and your little one safe and healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Raydiant Oximetry, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Mountain View, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $871,669 |
| NIH project number | 5R44HD094486-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10934515 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant individuals in labor who require fetal monitoring.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not in labor or those with conditions that preclude the use of non-invasive monitoring may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on a novel optical-sensing technology called 'LumerahTM' that allows for non-invasive measurement of fetal oxygen levels during labor. By using transabdominal techniques, this approach aims to provide real-time monitoring of fetal status, addressing the limitations of traditional electronic fetal heart rate monitoring. The goal is to reduce false positives and negatives associated with current methods, ultimately improving outcomes for both mothers and newborns.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer labor and delivery experiences by reducing unnecessary cesarean sections and preventing serious neonatal complications.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated that improving fetal monitoring techniques can significantly enhance patient outcomes, suggesting a promising avenue for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Raydiant Oximetry, INC.
Mountain View, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ray, Neil Padharia — Raydiant Oximetry, INC.
- Study coordinator: Ray, Neil Padharia
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.