Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global
Clinical trials sponsored by Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global, explained in plain language.
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New blood pressure monitor put to the test
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested how well a new Philips blood pressure monitor works. Researchers compared its readings to the standard method where two trained healthcare professionals listen to a person's pulse with a stethoscope. The study included 99 adults and children to see if the monito…
Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:41 UTC
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New scan aims to simplify fatty liver diagnosis for kids
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new ultrasound feature to see if it could measure liver fat in children as accurately as a standard MRI scan. It involved 30 children and teens at risk for or diagnosed with fatty liver disease. Each participant received both an investigational ultrasound and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New scan aims to simplify fatty liver diagnosis
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new ultrasound feature to see if it could measure fat in the liver as well as a standard MRI scan. It involved 60 adults who were at risk for or had non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Each participant had two special ultrasound exams and one MRI scan t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Finger clip vs. blood test: which measures oxygen better?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested how well a new Philips finger-clip device measures oxygen levels in the blood. Researchers compared readings from the simple clip to results from blood draws analyzed in a lab, which is the most accurate method. The goal was to see if the easy-to-use clip is rel…
Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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AI sharpens medical scans: study tests new image tool
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to make CT scan images clearer and easier for doctors to interpret. Researchers used existing scan data from 126 adults to compare images processed by the new AI against the current standard method. The goal was t…
Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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New breathing monitor tested in hospital wards
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new device called Myotrace to see if it can help monitor a patient's breathing status in the hospital. It involved 56 adults with various lung conditions like COPD, asthma, or pneumonia. Researchers compared the device's readings to a lung specialist's assessm…
Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Nose knows first? study tests if new sensor spots oxygen drops faster than finger
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new oxygen monitor that clips to the nose instead of the finger. Researchers wanted to see if the nose sensor works as well as or better than the standard finger sensor, especially during and after major surgery. They compared the two sensors on 56 patients ha…
Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC
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New software could predict brain aneurysm healing
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a software tool that analyzes blood flow in brain aneurysms. Researchers wanted to see if the software could predict whether a specific treatment (a flow diverter stent) would successfully close the aneurysm one year later. The study observed 132 patients who re…
Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 12, 2026 13:51 UTC
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Philips tests new oxygen monitor accuracy
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested how accurately Philips's new pulse oximeter sensors measure blood oxygen levels in healthy adults. Researchers compared the sensor readings against direct blood tests while participants were at rest. The goal was to validate the device's accuracy for potential m…
Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 12, 2026 13:50 UTC
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Doctors rate new CT Scanner's ease of use and reliability
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study evaluated how satisfied healthcare professionals were with the CT 5400 RT medical imaging system. Researchers asked 190 participants to rate the system's functions, ease of operation, and overall stability during clinical use. The goal was to understand if the equipmen…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Hospital patients help test new finger sensor for breathing
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study collected data from 86 hospitalized patients to help design better technology for measuring breathing rate. Patients wore a standard finger sensor and a separate nasal tube to compare measurements. The goal was to improve algorithms so that a simple finger sensor could…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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AI steps into the scanner: study tests if computers can sharpen medical images
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature designed to improve the quality of images from a specific CT scanner. Researchers analyzed 30 existing scan datasets from a previous trial, focusing on images of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, and heart. The goal was t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:27 UTC