New test may spot preterm birth risk earlier
NCT ID NCT03144141
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether recording the electrical activity of the uterus (called an electrohysterogram, or EHG) can help predict preterm birth in pregnant women already showing signs of early labor. Researchers monitored 100 women hospitalized for threatened premature delivery. The goal was to see if EHG patterns could identify those at highest risk, potentially allowing doctors to intervene sooner.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a better way to predict preterm birth early, helping doctors manage at-risk pregnancies more effectively.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not lead to a widely used test without further validation in larger, diverse groups.
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CHU Amiens Picardie
Amiens, Picardie, 80054, France