Shorter fetal monitoring in busy hospitals
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares a shorter 10-minute electronic fetal monitor reading to the standard 30-minute reading during labor. It aims to see if the shorter time works just as well, which could help in overcrowded hospitals with limited resources.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant with one baby (not twins or more).
- You are at least 37 weeks pregnant (full term).
- Your baby is head-down (vertex position).
- You are in active labor (cervix opened 4 centimeters or more).
- You have a low-risk pregnancy (no high blood pressure, diabetes, or other major complications).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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