Finger cuff could spot dangerous drops in blood pressure during surgery

NCT ID NCT07216573

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study compares standard arm-cuff blood pressure checks to a new continuous monitor worn on the finger during outpatient surgery. Researchers want to see if the finger cuff catches low blood pressure episodes better than the usual method. About 188 adults having elective noncardiac surgery will take part.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that continuous finger-cuff monitoring helps doctors catch dangerous low blood pressure more quickly during routine surgeries.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage observational study with only 188 participants, so results may not apply to all patients or settings. The device is not yet proven to improve patient outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BLOOD PRESSURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Rochester Medical Center
RECRUITING

Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

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