Smart oxygen device aims to shorten COPD hospital stays
NCT ID NCT03835741
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 36 times
Summary
This study tested whether an automated oxygen device (FreeO2) could reduce hospital stays for people with sudden worsening of COPD, compared to standard manual oxygen adjustment. Only 17 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the device could safely keep oxygen levels in a healthy range and speed up recovery.
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Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec
Québec, Quebec, G1V4G5, Canada
What this could mean
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Active substance
FreeO2 device (automated oxygen adjustment)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could reduce hospital stays for COPD patients by automatically adjusting oxygen levels, freeing up hospital resources.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early with only 17 participants, so results are limited. Automated oxygen may not work for all patients or settings.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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