Smart monitor could stop dangerous drops in blood pressure during C-Sections
NCT ID NCT06729827
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new monitoring system that predicts when a mother's blood pressure might drop dangerously during a planned C-section. The device uses a finger cuff to continuously measure blood pressure and an algorithm to warn doctors before a drop occurs. Researchers compared this approach to standard care in 102 women to see if it could reduce the severity and duration of low blood pressure and improve outcomes for both mothers and babies.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Hypotension Prediction Index (HPI) software and norepinephrine bolus
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could help doctors prevent blood pressure drops during C-sections, reducing side effects like nausea and improving outcomes for mothers and babies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study, so results may not apply to all patients. The device may not work perfectly in every case, and the treatment (norepinephrine) can cause side effects like high blood pressure or slow heart rate.
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Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS
Rome, Lazio, 00168, Italy
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