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Can a smart pump prevent dangerous drops in blood pressure during C-Sections?

NCT ID NCT02277730

Disease control Sponsor: KK Women's and Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026

Summary

This trial tests an automated system that monitors blood pressure and delivers medications to keep it stable during spinal anesthesia for cesarean sections. The system aims to prevent low blood pressure, which can cause side effects for both mother and baby. The study includes women aged 21-45 undergoing a cesarean section, and compares the automated system to manual drug delivery. The goal is to see if the automated approach improves outcomes and reduces complications like nausea and vomiting.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
An automated system that delivers vasopressor drugs (phenylephrine and ephedrine) to maintain blood pressure during spinal anesthesia for cesarean section.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a safer, more reliable way to prevent low blood pressure during cesarean sections, reducing risks for mothers and babies.
What could go wrong
The system is still in testing, and its effectiveness may vary. There are also risks of high blood pressure or nausea, and it may not work for all patients.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 2/3

Runs two stages together: whether the treatment works, then large-scale confirmation.

Participants

252 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2013

Finished

Dec 2017

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

21 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * age 21-45 years old, * weight 40-90 kg, * height 145-170 cm Exclusion Criteria: * contraindications to spinal anaesthesia, * allergy to drugs used in the study, and * those with uncontrolled medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular disease

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypotensive disorder

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Hypotension

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • KK Women's and Children's Hospital

    Singapore, 229899, Singapore

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