Inertial Sensors for Obstetrical Walking Epidural Tracking

Launched by HOSPICES CIVILS DE LYON · Jun 18, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the use of wearable sensors to track how women move and walk during the first stage of labor, especially when they are receiving low-dose epidural pain relief. The goal is to understand better how movement is affected by pain and the epidural itself, which can help improve the overall birthing experience. By collecting real-time data on movement, the researchers hope to identify any risks, such as falling, and better understand how labor is progressing.

To participate in this study, women must be at least 38 weeks pregnant, be in good health without serious medical conditions, and be open to receiving low-dose epidural analgesia while being able to walk around during labor. Participants will wear sensors that monitor their movements as they go through labor. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to research that could enhance pain management and safety during childbirth.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • pregnancy \>= 38 gestation weeks
• • no significant medical history (American Society of Anesthesiologists class ASA 1)
• • receiving low-dose epidural analgesia with ambulation (in accordance with current service protocol)
• • not opposed to the study
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Refusal to participate in this study
• • Non-French-speaking patient
• • History of osteoarticular pathology likely to change gate (severe scoliosis, spinal surgery, congenital hip deformity, pelvic fracture, ligament or knee joint pathology)
• • adults under legal protection
• • multiple pregnancy
• • need for continuous intravenous infusion with infusion stand during ambulation