Pregnancy Monitoring Belt: A small pilot to test accuracy and usability

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 observational pilot study will compare data from the pregnancy monitoring belt with a reference patient monitor in pregnant participants 29 weeks or more gestation. The study aims to validate parameters such as mother heart rate, mother ECG, fetal heart rate, contractions, oxygen saturation, breathing rate, and blood pressure, and to evaluate the belt’s ability to detect fetal movements. It will also explore acceptability and usability among pregnant women and healthcare professionals and consider whether remote monitoring could support prenatal bonding. Participants will wear the belt for about two hours while data are collected and compared against the golden standard monitor. Qualitative feedback will accompany the quantitative measurements to inform feasibility.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion criteria for pregnant women:

* duration pf pregnancy at least 29+0 weeks
* single pregnancy
* age at least 18 years
* ability to participate in Finnish No exclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria for healthcare professionals:

* being a healthcare professional working with pregnant women
* being able to participate in Finnish No exclusion criteria

Where it's running

• Turku University Hospital
  Turku, Finland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Susanna Likitalo
• Email: smliki@utu.fi
• Phone: +358405652818

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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.