Measuring Uterine Tone Using a Durometer During Scheduled Cesarean Delivery in Women Aged 18 to 50

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the use of a Shore durometer, a device that measures hardness, to assess uterine tone in women undergoing cesarean delivery. The study aims to find a more accurate and precise way to measure uterine tone, which is currently assessed using a qualitative 0-10 numeric scale. This device has shown promising results in previous studies but has not yet been validated specifically during cesarean delivery. In this single-arm trial, the Shore durometer will be used to measure the hardness of the uterus after the placenta is delivered during cesarean section. Measurements will be taken at the lower uterine segment and fundus immediately after placental delivery, and then again at 3 and 10 minutes post-delivery. The study will compare these durometer readings with the traditional 0-10 uterine tone score to evaluate correlation and feasibility. Participants will undergo scheduled cesarean delivery at the University of Chicago Family Birth Center. The durometer measurements will be taken within 10 minutes after placental delivery to assess feasibility. Researchers will monitor the durometer readings at specified time points and compare them with clinical uterine tone scores. The total participation involves the cesarean procedure and the immediate post-delivery measurement period, focusing on the devices performance and reliability.

Durometer for Measuring Uterine Tone