Nihon Kohden
Clinical trials sponsored by Nihon Kohden, explained in plain language.
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Scientists test oxygen monitor accuracy on volunteers
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing how well a new type of pulse oximeter works. Pulse oximeters are the small devices that clip on your finger to measure blood oxygen levels without a needle. Researchers are checking the device's accuracy by having healthy volunteers breathe different air mix…
Sponsor: Nihon Kohden • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New device could replace needles for heart pressure checks
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a new non-invasive device that measures heart pressure without needles or catheters. Researchers are comparing it to the current invasive method that requires a catheter in the neck or chest. The study involves 30 ICU patients with heart failure who already …
Sponsor: Nihon Kohden • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Could your Child's skin color affect oxygen monitor readings?
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is checking if a common medical device that measures blood oxygen levels works accurately for children of all skin colors. It will test a specific brand of pulse oximeter on 180 children, aged newborn to 12 years, who are already in the cardiac intensive care unit. The…
Sponsor: Nihon Kohden • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Scientists put healthy volunteers in low oxygen to test common medical device
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to check how accurately pulse oximeters measure blood oxygen levels when they are intentionally lowered. Healthy adult volunteers will have their oxygen levels carefully reduced while researchers compare the pulse oximeter readings to direct blood measurements. Th…
Sponsor: Nihon Kohden • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC