Understanding how the uterus contracts during labor using advanced imaging technology
The three-dimensional spatiotemporal dynamics of human uterine contractions using electromyometrical imaging (EMMI)
['FUNDING_R01'] · WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · NIH-10907538
This study is looking at how the uterus works during labor by using a special imaging technique to see the electrical activity in the uterus, which could help improve how we understand and manage labor for pregnant people.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAINT LOUIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10907538 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the dynamics of uterine contractions during labor using a novel imaging technique called Electromyometrial Imaging (EMMI). By combining magnetic resonance imaging with data from electrodes placed on the abdomen, the study aims to create a detailed three-dimensional atlas of uterine electrical activity. This approach will help identify how contractions initiate and propagate, as well as which areas of the uterus are active during labor. The findings could lead to better understanding and management of labor processes in pregnant individuals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant individuals approaching term labor.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those who are not in the term stage of labor may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could improve labor outcomes and reduce complications during childbirth.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary data from similar imaging techniques have shown promise in understanding uterine contractions, suggesting potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
SAINT LOUIS, UNITED STATES
- WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY — SAINT LOUIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WANG, YONG — WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: WANG, YONG
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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