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NCT03111173 Can Conventional ECG Technology Capture Fetal Cardiac Activity?

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Clinical Trial Summary
NCT ID NCT03111173
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Washington
Condition Fetal Monitoring
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 50 participants
Start Date 2017-06-02
Primary Completion 2025-06

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 55 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Holter Device

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 50 participants in total. It began in 2017-06-02 with a primary completion date of 2025-06.

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Brief Summary

This is a feasibility study for a new application for capturing fetal cardiac activity. The objective of this study is to determine if it is feasible to capture a fetal ECG signal using a Holter ECG device. As comparison we will use a standard Doppler Fetal Heart Rate (FHR) device.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Singleton or twin pregnant women at 32 weeks gestation to full term after routine antepartum testing. Exclusion Criteria: * None.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Martin G Frasch, MD, PhD

✉ mfrasch@uw.edu

📞 206-543-5892

Principal Investigator

Martin G Frasch, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03111173 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 55 Years, studying Fetal Monitoring. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT03111173 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03111173 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at mfrasch@uw.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03111173 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Seattle, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03111173 clinical trial?

NCT03111173 is sponsored by University of Washington. The principal investigator is Martin G Frasch, MD, PhD at University of Washington. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.

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