Measuring uterine tone during cesarean delivery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a durometer, specifically a Shore durometer, to quantitatively measure uterine tone in patients undergoing scheduled cesarean deliveries. The research aims to validate this instrument against the commonly used qualitative scoring scale for uterine tone, which has shown good reliability in previous studies. By comparing the durometer measurements with clinical assessments, the study seeks to establish a more accurate method for assessing uterine tone during cesarean sections.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Non-emergent (scheduled) cesarean delivery at University of Chicago Family Birth Center
* Patients ages 18-50

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients undergoing unscheduled (intrapartum) cesarean delivery
* Ages \<18 or \>50 years old
* Intrapartum cesarean hysterectomy
* Inability to provide independent, informed consent due to impairment or intellectual disability
* Non-English speaking patients

Where it's running

• University of Chicago
  Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Naida Cole, MD — University of Chicago
• Study coordinator: Al McAuley
• Email: amcauley1@dacc.uchicago.edu
• Phone: (773) 834-3274

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.