New finger sensor could replace cumbersome blood pressure cuffs
NCT ID NCT05554315
First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 38 times
Summary
This study tested a new technique called speckle plethysmography to see if it can measure blood pressure changes continuously using sensors on the fingers and toe. Forty healthy adults participated and underwent activities like slow breathing, math problems, and an ice bath to change their blood pressure. The goal was to see if this simpler method could work as well as current devices.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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