New wearable band could let pregnant women monitor Baby's heartbeat at home
NCT ID NCT04450251
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a wearable fabric band that pregnant women wear around their belly to record the baby's heart rate at home. 173 women in the second half of pregnancy used the device overnight. The goal was to see if the band could collect clear fetal ECG readings.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- wearable fabric band with ECG sensors
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple, at-home way to monitor fetal heart rate during pregnancy.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. The device may not be accurate or practical for widespread use.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Owlet Baby Care, Inc.
Lehi, Utah, 84043, United States
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