Smart oxygen machine aims to get COPD patients out of hospital faster
NCT ID NCT03835741
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a device called FreeO2 that automatically adjusts oxygen levels for people hospitalized with a COPD flare-up. The goal was to see if it could shorten hospital stays compared to manual oxygen adjustment by staff. Only 17 people took part, and the study was stopped early, so we don't have clear answers yet.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- FreeO2 device (automated oxygen adjustment)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could reduce hospital stays for COPD flare-ups by automatically adjusting oxygen levels.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early and enrolled only 17 people, so results are very limited. Automated oxygen may not work better than standard manual care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec
Québec, Quebec, G1V4G5, Canada
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