New birth device could save lives in Low-Resource hospitals

NCT ID NCT06918509

First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tested a new medical device called OdonAssist™ to help with difficult vaginal births. Twenty women in a rural Ethiopian hospital used the device, and researchers checked if it was safe, effective, and liked by mothers and doctors. The goal was to see if this simple tool could be a good alternative to forceps, suction cups, or C-sections in low-resource settings.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • St. Luke Catholic Hospital

    Waliso, Ethiopia

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