Distance between skin and vastus lateralis muscle in pregnant patients Pregnancy and Childbirth
Conditions
Interventions
Current interventions as of 14/11/2025:
Basic bedside ultrasound scans will be performed to obtain measurements of the lateral thigh of patients attending for elective caesarean section and patients
Sponsors
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 55 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients included will be patients presenting for elective caesarian section (c-section) or who are in the labour process
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Current key exclusion criteria as of 13/11/2025: 1. Any patient who does not consent to be part of the study 2. Any patient who is over 2 hours post-delivery from a caesarian section (c-section) 3. Confirmed pre-eclampsia 4. Cardiac disorder 5. Kidney disease 6. Patients taking diuretic medication 7. Any patient with multiple gestation (carrying 2 or more babies) _____ Previous key exclusion criteria: 1. Any patient who does not consent to be part of the study 2. Any patient who is over 2 hours post-delivery from a caesarian section (c-section) 3. Confirmed pre-eclampsia 4. Cardiac disorder 5. Kidney disease 6. Patients taking diuretic medication
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The distance measured in millimeters (mm) between the skin and vastus lateralis muscle measured using bedside ultrasound scanning at one time point | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Body mass index (BMI) calculated using the weight in kgs divided by the height in metres squared, measured using data recorded in the clinical notes system (iCare) during the initial booking appointment (usually within 10 weeks of being pregnant) | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactImogen Glover
Outcome results
None listed