Heart monitoring reveals best position for uterus during C-Section
NCT ID NCT02283931
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study uses two noninvasive heart-monitoring tools—ultrasound and a special monitor—to measure how different positions of the uterus affect a pregnant woman's blood flow. Researchers will compare three standard uterine displacement techniques in healthy women at full term who are not in labor. The goal is to find out which position best supports the mother's heart function, which could help guide anesthesia care during cesarean deliveries.
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 one position is found to improve blood flow, it could guide safer anesthesia care for cesarean sections.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study with 25 healthy pregnant women, so results may not apply to all pregnancies or those with complications.
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Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States