Can Conventional ECG Technology Capture Fetal Cardiac Activity?
University of Washington
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.
Description
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. To obtain the raw FHR data from this standard device we will use the currently approved "fetal EEG" monitor. The important distinction is that "fetal EEG" monitor will not be connected to fetal scalp electrode, but, rather, get the data from the regular, more routinely used and non-invasive Doppler FHR monitor. We expect that we will be able to validate our algorithm with our maternal and fetal ECG cha…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–55 years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Singleton or twin pregnant women at 32 weeks gestation to full term after routine antepartum testing. Exclusion Criteria: * None.
Interventions
- DeviceHolter Device
MyECG E3.80 Holter Recorder
Location
- University of WashingtonSeattle, Washington