Sticky patch could replace wires during childbirth monitoring
NCT ID NCT05263427
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new wearable patch called TOCONAUTE that sticks to a mother's belly during labor. The patch measures the baby's heart rate and the mother's contractions, just like the standard monitors but without wires. Researchers compared the patch's readings to the usual cardiotocograph in 60 women giving birth in France.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- TOCONAUTE abdominal patch (device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this patch could offer a more comfortable, wireless way to monitor both mom and baby during labor.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants. The device may not be as accurate as standard monitors, and results may not apply to all pregnancies.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hop Jeanne de Flandre Chu Lille
Lille, 59037, France
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