Finger clip could guide fluid treatment in dangerous pregnancy condition

NCT ID NCT07430254

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

Summary

This study looks at whether a noninvasive finger monitor can predict how pregnant women, including those with severe preeclampsia, respond to fluids. Researchers will compare the finger device to standard heart ultrasound in 88 women. The goal is to find a simpler way to guide fluid treatment and improve safety.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simpler, noninvasive way to guide fluid management in pregnant women with preeclampsia, potentially improving care.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study with only 88 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The finger monitor may not be as accurate as standard methods.

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Conditions

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Locations

  • Lucile Packard Children's Hospital

    Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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