New device predicts and prevents low blood pressure during C-Sections
NCT ID NCT06892665
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a device called the Hypotension Prediction Index (HPI) to see if it can reduce low blood pressure during planned C-sections. Low blood pressure after spinal anesthesia can harm both mother and baby. The device alerts doctors before blood pressure drops, so they can treat it early. The trial involved 100 women and measured how long and how severe low blood pressure was, along with side effects like nausea and hospital stay length.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Hypotension Prediction Index (HPI) device
What this could lead to
If effective, this device could help doctors prevent dangerous drops in blood pressure during C-sections, reducing risks for both mother and baby.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 100 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The device is already used in other surgeries, but its benefit in C-sections is still being confirmed.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz
Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, 56000, Malaysia