An evaluation of the reliability and ease of use of a remote foetal heart rate monitor as used by expectant mothers at home. The HeraBEAT Trial

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Pregnancy; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Antenatal care; Foetal Health; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Normal pregnancy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12620000739910
• Lead Sponsor: Paul Porter

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-07-16
• Last Update Posted: 1 November 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

Any expectant mother over 18 years of age with a singleton pregnancy who is attending the Joondalup Health Campus antenatal clinic from 12 weeks gestation. Participants will be recruited as a convenience sample after eligibility is assessed.

Exclusion Criteria

1.Twin, triplets or other multi-foetal pregnancies
2.Non-English readers
3.Informed consent not obtained
4.No access to an appropriate smartphone or internet connectivity
5.Pacemaker or other implantable electronic devices
6.Skin condition or rash in the abdominal area
7.Anterior placenta
8.In active labour

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified