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Could A Smart Ring Help Detect The Early Signs Of Premature Birth?
A new 24-month research partnership between ŌURA and the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi is exploring whether wearable technology could help identify early warning signs of spontaneous preterm labour
One in 10 births worldwide is premature, yet identifying when it might happen remains one of the most unpredictable challenges in maternal healthcare. Now, a new research initiative in Abu Dhabi is exploring whether wearable technology could help medics identify the warning signs earlier.
The Department of Health — Abu Dhabi has partnered with ŌURA, the health technology company behind the Oura Ring, to launch Project CRADLE, a 24-month research study investigating whether continuous biometric data could help identify early signs of spontaneous preterm labour.
The study will follow women with elevated-risk pregnancies in Abu Dhabi, using the Oura Ring to monitor physiological changes throughout pregnancy. Among the metrics being tracked are heart rate, heart rate variability, sleep and activity levels. Researchers will then combine this information with clinical and genomic data to investigate whet...