Can Conventional ECG Technology Capture Fetal Cardiac Activity?

Description

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.

Conditions

Fetal Monitoring

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

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.

Can Conventional ECG Technology Capture Fetal Cardiac Activity?

Can Conventional ECG Technology Capture Fetal Cardiac Activity?

Condition
Fetal Monitoring
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Seattle

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98105

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Singleton or twin pregnant women at 32 weeks gestation to full term after routine antepartum testing.
  • * None.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 55 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Washington,

Martin G Frasch, MD, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Washington

Study Record Dates

2026-12