New Birth-Assist device tested in rural ethiopia
NCT ID NCT06918509
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new medical device called OdonAssist™ for helping with difficult births in a rural Ethiopian hospital. Twenty women who needed assistance during labor used the device, and researchers checked how well it worked, how safe it was, and how acceptable it felt to mothers and healthcare workers. The goal was to see if this device could be a better option than traditional tools like forceps or vacuum, especially in low-resource settings.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- OdonAssist™ medical device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could provide a safer, simpler alternative to forceps or vacuum for assisted childbirth, especially in low-resource settings.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The device is still experimental and not yet proven effective or safe in larger trials.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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St. Luke Catholic Hospital
Waliso, Ethiopia
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