STan intrapartum fetal monitoring (cardiotocographic plus electrocardiographic) compared with cardiotocographic (CTG) monitoring alone: an Australian randomised controlled trial [ 2017 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Chris Wilkinson (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Amy Salter ,  Dr Andrew Mcphee ,  Prof Deborah Turnbull ,  Prof Ian Symonds

Brief description Women in high risk labour have their babies monitored by electronic fetal monitoring. This detects unborn babies not coping during labour, but may lead to unnecessary caesarean sections by incorrectly indicating that the baby is at risk. We will compare CTG to STan monitoring, which may give fewer false readings. We will show if STan reduces emergency caesarean section, and will investigate the impact on the baby, assess psychological aspects such as mental health and wellbeing, and costs.

Funding Amount $AUD 809,766.38

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant