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
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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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Locations
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Owlet Baby Care, Inc.
Lehi, Utah, 84043, United States