Utilization of Somatic Tissue Oxygen Saturation Monitoring in Pregnant Women
Pre-Eclampsia
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Pre-Eclampsia
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Non-pregnant group:
- > 18 years of age
- Male or female
Pregnant group:
- > 18 years of age
- Pregnant women > 20 weeks
- Diagnosis of Pre-eclampsia characterized as Systolic BP > 140 mmHg, diastolic BP > 90 mmHg after 20 weeks of gestation accompanied by new onset of proteinuria.
- Normotensive, not meeting criteria in #3
Exclusion Criteria:
Non-pregnant group:
- Raynaud's Disease
- Adhesive tape allergy
- Recent Myocardial Infarction (< 3 months)
- Congestive Heart Failure
Pregnant group:
- Raynaud's Disease
- Adhesive tape allergy
- Recent Myocardial Infarction (< 3 months)
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Hemodynamically unstable (SBP < 90 mmHg)
- Fetal distress
Sites / Locations
- Yale-New Haven Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Healthy volunteers
Pregnant women with normal BP
Pregnant women with high BP
Part#1: 15 healthy volunteers; 2 assessment sessions. Session 1: StO2 vs. EndoPAT Method comparison analysis; both StO2 and EndoPAT will be applied simultaneously & pulse oximeter probes placed bilaterally on fingers. Baseline readings will be taken for 5 minutes. The blood pressure cuff will be inflated to suprasystolic pressure and StO2 and pulsatile volume changes will be measured by peripheral arterial tonometry, continuous measurement for 3 min and repeated every 10 minutes for 3 sessions. Session 2: This session will occur within 1 week of session 1. This session is to determine the consistency of the response. All probes will be applied as in session 1 and cycles of 10 minutes for 3 sessions will be done. All the measurements in session 1 will be captured in session 2. This will determine inter-day variability. (total time is 53 min).
Part #2: 20 participants, 10 normotensive and 10 pre-eclamptic pregnant women during their visit to labor floor. Session 1: Both StO2 and EndoPAT will be applied simultaneously to the same arm below a BP cuff. Baseline readings will be taken for 5 minutes, the blood pressure cuff will be inflated to suprasystolic pressure StO2 and pulsatile volume changes will be measured by peripheral arterial tonometry, continuous measurement for 3 min and repeated every 10 minutes for 3 sessions. Additionally, vascular stiffness with be measured by SphygmoCor to measure pulse wave velocity (PWV). Participants must also agree to participate OB/GYN biobanking protocol HIC# 1601017004 to be in this study. All participants will have follow-up at 48 hours, including a blood draw, assessment of endothelial function and vascular stiffness.
Part #2: 20 participants, 10 normotensive and 10 pre-eclamptic pregnant women during their visit to labor floor. Session 1: Both StO2 and EndoPAT will be applied simultaneously to the same arm below a BP cuff. Baseline readings will be taken for 5 minutes, the blood pressure cuff will be inflated to suprasystolic pressure StO2 and pulsatile volume changes will be measured by peripheral arterial tonometry, continuous measurement for 3 min and repeated every 10 minutes for 3 sessions. Additionally, vascular stiffness with be measured by SphygmoCor to measure pulse wave velocity (PWV). Participants must also agree to participate OB/GYN biobanking protocol HIC# 1601017004 to be in this study. All participants will have follow-up at 48 hours, including a blood draw, assessment of endothelial function and vascular stiffness. Participants with hypertension will be followed in conjunction with routine clinical follow-up at 2, 6 and 12 weeks post-partum.