AI and a pulse oximeter may predict dangerous blood pressure swings in spinal cord injury
NCT ID NCT07699094
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether a measure called perfusion index (PI), taken from a pulse oximeter on the ear, finger, or toe, can reliably predict changes in blood pressure in people with spinal cord injury (SCI) during a cool temperature challenge. Participants with SCI and healthy controls sit in a warm room then a cool room while sensors monitor their vital signs. The goal is to train an AI model to use PI as an early warning sign for blood pressure dysregulation, which is common and dangerous in SCI.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a non-invasive way to predict and manage blood pressure problems in people with spinal cord injury.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 24 participants. The findings may not apply to all people with spinal cord injury, and the AI predictions may not be accurate enough for clinical use.
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James J Peters VA Medical Center
RECRUITINGThe Bronx, New York, 10468, United States
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