New device could help predict preterm birth in High-Risk pregnancies
NCT ID NCT07541313
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested a new device that measures cervical stiffness in 21 pregnant women at high risk for preterm birth. The goal was to see if stiffness measurements could improve risk assessment beyond standard ultrasound checks. Researchers hope this could lead to better prediction and management of preterm birth risk.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new way to assess preterm birth risk, helping doctors decide who needs treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small pilot study with only 21 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The device is still experimental.
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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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Luzerner Kantonsspital
Lucerne, Canton of Lucerne, 6000, Switzerland
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