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Can a smart pump prevent dangerous drops in blood pressure during C-Sections?
NCT ID NCT02277730
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This trial tests an automated system that monitors blood pressure and delivers medications to keep it stable during spinal anesthesia for cesarean sections. The system aims to prevent low blood pressure, which can cause side effects for both mother and baby. The study includes women aged 21-45 undergoing a cesarean section, and compares the automated system to manual drug delivery. The goal is to see if the automated approach improves outcomes and reduces complications like nausea and vomiting.
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 that delivers vasopressor drugs (phenylephrine and ephedrine) to maintain blood pressure during spinal anesthesia for cesarean section.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a safer, more reliable way to prevent low blood pressure during cesarean sections, reducing risks for mothers and babies.
- What could go wrong
- The system is still in testing, and its effectiveness may vary. There are also risks of high blood pressure or nausea, and it may not work for all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Singapore, 229899, Singapore
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