New trial tests inflatable pillow vs tube to free stuck baby heads in emergency C-Sections
NCT ID NCT07372768
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study compares two devices—the Fetal Pillow (an inflatable balloon) and the Tydeman Tube (a manual tool)—used to lift a baby's head when it gets stuck during a full-dilatation C-section. Researchers will measure how quickly the baby is delivered and track complications like bleeding or injury. About 80 women with a single baby in head-down position will take part at one hospital in London.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Fetal Pillow (inflatable device) and Tydeman Tube (manual device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show which device makes emergency C-sections safer and faster for both mother and baby when the fetal head is stuck.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center observational study, not a randomized trial. Results may not apply to all hospitals, and neither device is a guaranteed solution.
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