New monitor could speed up treatment of low blood pressure during labor epidurals

NCT ID NCT05906368

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Grace Lim, MD, MS Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tested a new blood pressure monitor (ClearSight HPI) in 34 healthy pregnant women receiving epidural pain relief during labor. The goal was to see if the device helps nurses detect and treat low blood pressure faster than standard monitoring. The study focused on feasibility and ease of use, not on proving the device works better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: ClearSight HPI Monitoring system
What this could lead to: If successful, this device could help doctors treat low blood pressure faster during labor epidurals, improving safety and comfort for mothers.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The device's real-world benefit is still unproven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypotensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANESTHESIA, EPIDURAL HYPOTENSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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