Can a smart pump prevent dangerous drops in blood pressure during C-Sections?
NCT ID NCT03620942
First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Summary
This trial tests an automated system called ADIVA that delivers two medications to control blood pressure during spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery. Low blood pressure is a common side effect of spinal anesthesia and can cause problems for both mother and baby. The system aims to respond faster than current methods by using a smart algorithm to keep blood pressure stable. The study includes healthy pregnant women having an elective cesarean with spinal anesthesia, and it tracks how often low or high blood pressure and nausea occur.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- An automated system (ADIVA) that delivers phenylephrine and ephedrine to control blood pressure during spinal anesthesia for cesarean section.
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a safer, more automated way to manage blood pressure during cesarean deliveries, reducing risks from low blood pressure.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial, and the system may not perform better than standard care. There are also risks of high blood pressure or nausea, which the trial monitors.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Singapore, 229899, Singapore
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