Can a warm air blanket keep mothers safer during C-Sections?
NCT ID NCT07757009
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether using a forced-air warming device during an elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia can prevent maternal hypothermia (low body temperature) and shivering. The study includes 120 pregnant women at term who are scheduled for a planned C-section. Researchers will measure the incidence of hypothermia and shivering, and also check if the warming affects the baby's outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Forced-air warming device
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple device could become standard care during cesarean sections, reducing maternal discomfort and complications from hypothermia.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is relatively small and early, and results may not apply to all settings. The device may not significantly improve outcomes or could cause overheating.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hamad Medical Corporation
Al Rayyan, Baladiyat ad Dawhah, 3050, Qatar
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