Abu Dhabi to trial wearable tech in pregnancy to tackle premature birth risks
Expectant mothers in Abu Dhabi facing high-risk pregnancies are to be provided with wearable devices under a pioneering project exploring how everyday technology can help deliver crucial warning signs over premature births. The emirate's Department of Health has launched a major 24-month pilot study with Oura, the maker of the world's smallest smart ring, to identify risks in pregnancy and allow…
Abu Dhabi is launching a 24-month pilot study called Project Cradle to explore how wearable technology can help prevent premature births. The project, a collaboration between the emirate's Department of Health and Oura, the creator of the smallest smart ring, aims to detect early warning signs in pregnant women at risk of preterm labor.
The Oura Ring, a titanium ring that tracks vital signs like sleep patterns, heart rate, temperature, and stress, will monitor participants continuously from early pregnancy through delivery. Researchers will analyze this biometric data alongside clinical and genomic information to determine if early physiological signals can predict spontaneous preterm labor.
If successful, the study could pave the way for more timely, personalized care interventions to improve outcomes for both mothers and babies. With one in ten births worldwide being preterm and associated with various long-term health challenges, Project Cradle represents a significant step forward in preventive healthcare.
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