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New device aims to make C-Sections safer for obese mothers

NCT ID NCT03651076

Terminated Symptom relief Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a special device called the Traxi panniculus retractor, which holds excess belly tissue out of the way during cesarean deliveries. The goal was to see if it could shorten surgery time, improve breathing, and increase satisfaction for both patients and doctors. The trial included 142 pregnant women with a BMI of 40 or higher who were having a planned C-section. However, the study was stopped early, so the full results are not available.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Traxi panniculus retractor (a medical device that holds excess belly tissue out of the way during surgery)
What this could lead to
If successful, this device could make C-sections faster and safer for women with obesity, and improve their breathing and comfort during the procedure.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. The device is already available, but its benefits over standard methods are not proven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

morbid obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CESAREAN SECTION COMPLICATIONS OBESITY, MORBID

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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