Monitored effects of physical activity on fetal heart rate with a wireless non-invasive monitor

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

The study will first assess whether the Nemo Healthcare Monitoring System can accurately measure fetal heart rate compared with standard Doppler ultrasound and whether measurements are consistent within and between observers. It will also explore how maternal exercise affects fetal heart rate patterns, blood flow, and placental–fetal circulation. If the initial step shows validity and reliability, a larger study will examine changes in these parameters across different levels of exertion. The project uses an observational design with an exercise testing intervention in otherwise healthy pregnant participants between 28 and 34 weeks gestation.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Presence of signed informed consent form
* healthy pregnant active female over the age of 18 years and below 45 years
* sporting activity \>4h/week on 2 or more weekdays
* single pregnancy, between 28+0 and 34+0 weeks of pregnancy

Exclusion Criteria:

* No signed informed consent form or revocation of consent
* pre-existing pregnancy complications

Where it's running

• Balgrist University Hospital
  Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland Recruiting
• University Hospital Zurich
  Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Nora Wieloch, Dr. med.
• Email: nora.wieloch@balgrist.ch
• Phone: 0041443861111

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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.