Wireless monitor reveals how Mom's workout impacts unborn Baby's heart

NCT ID NCT06813859

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how a short, intense cycling workout affects the heart rate of both mother and fetus in healthy pregnant athletes. Using a wireless monitor, researchers track the baby's heart rate and blood flow in the umbilical cord during exercise. The goal is to better understand safe physical activity levels in late pregnancy.

What this could mean

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Active substance
exercise testing (cycling)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help understand safe exercise limits during pregnancy and improve fetal monitoring.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all pregnant women.

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Conditions

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Fetal Distress

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  • Balgrist University Hospital

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    Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8008, Switzerland

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  • University Hospital Zurich

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    Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8091, Switzerland

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