Pocket-Sized ultrasound could transform pregnancy care in remote areas

NCT ID NCT05765539

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: echOpen Factory Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a small, portable ultrasound device (echOpen O1) for pregnancy follow-ups in Senegal, where access to standard machines is limited. 224 pregnant women were scanned with both the portable device and a regular ultrasound machine to see if the portable one could reliably check fetal position, number, heartbeat, and placental location. The goal is to help midwives in low-resource areas detect complications early and improve care.

What this could mean

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Active substance: echOpen O1 Handheld Ultrasound device
What this could lead to: If successful, this portable ultrasound could help midwives in remote areas detect pregnancy complications early, improving mother and baby health.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study in one country. The device may not be as accurate as standard machines, and results may not apply to other settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pregnancy disorder

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PREGNANCY RELATED

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre de Santé de Sokone

Sokone, Fatick, Senegal
Poste de Santé de Karang

Karang Poste, Fatick, Senegal

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