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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, 03080, South Korea
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Soonchunhyang University Hospital
Seoul, 04401, South Korea
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