New brain oxygen monitor could help stroke doctors spot damage faster

NCT ID NCT06250608

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a device called NIRSITX that uses light to measure oxygen levels in the brain. Researchers compared oxygen readings from the injured side of the brain to the healthy side in 35 adults who had a stroke within the past week. The goal was to see if the device could detect differences that might help doctors monitor stroke patients more closely.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

NIRSITX pulse oximeter (near-infrared spectroscopy device)

What this could lead to

If successful, this device could help doctors quickly assess brain oxygen levels in stroke patients, potentially improving monitoring and treatment decisions.

What could go wrong

This was a small, early exploratory study with only 35 participants. The device may not reliably distinguish injured from healthy brain tissue in real-world settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ischemic stroke stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Seoul National University Hospital

    Seoul, 03080, South Korea

  • Soonchunhyang University Hospital

    Seoul, 04401, South Korea