New study monitors Baby's heart to improve C-Section safety
NCT ID NCT07333729
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how spinal anesthesia, commonly used in planned C-sections, affects the baby's nervous system. Researchers will monitor the baby's heart rate and the mother's vital signs in 50 pregnant women. The goal is to better understand and prevent complications like low oxygen levels in the baby.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors better monitor fetal well-being during C-sections and reduce risks like low oxygen levels.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all pregnancies. It is observational and does not test a new treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Lille
RECRUITINGLille, 59037, France