New device could track hydration in pregnancy without needles

NCT ID NCT03823820

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospitals, Leicester Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing a simple bedside device called a bioimpedance analyser to measure body water changes in pregnant women. Researchers will compare its readings to standard fluid charts in 900 women, including those having planned C-sections, induced labor, or conditions like pre-eclampsia. The goal is to see if this non-invasive tool can reliably track hydration status during pregnancy and labor.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Bioimpedance analyser (device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a simple, non-invasive way to monitor hydration in pregnant women, potentially improving care during labor and for conditions like pre-eclampsia.
What could go wrong: This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. The device may not prove accurate enough to replace current methods, and results may not apply to all pregnancies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hyperemesis gravidarum preeclampsia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HYDRATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Univercity Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
RECRUITING

Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5WW, United Kingdom

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