Could a belly strap replace clinic visits for High-Risk pregnancies?
NCT ID NCT06822439
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a simple fetal ECG monitor worn at home can effectively track the health of babies in high-risk pregnancies. Fifty pregnant women who need weekly fetal testing will use the device for 30-minute sessions, three times a week, starting at 32 weeks. The goal is to see if this approach is acceptable and practical for patients and doctors, potentially reducing the burden of frequent clinic visits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Fetal ECG monitoring device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that remote fetal monitoring is a practical option for high-risk pregnancies, potentially reducing the need for frequent clinic visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all pregnant women. The device may not work well for everyone or may be difficult to use at home.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
High risk pregnancies that are recommend to undergo at least once weekly in-office antenatal testing.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Intrauterine pregnancy greater than 32 weeks gestation * Recommended for at least once weekly antenatal fetal testing by their obstetrician * English-speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Under age 18 years of old * Non-english speaking
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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