Oxygen sensors could soon track your breathing too

NCT ID NCT06633861

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study gathered data from 86 hospital patients to help create an algorithm that estimates breathing rate from oxygen sensor waveforms. Participants wore standard oxygen sensors and a reference capnography device. The goal is to enable breathing monitoring without extra equipment.

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 lead to a non-invasive way to monitor breathing using standard oxygen sensors, reducing the need for extra equipment.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed data collection study, not a treatment trial. The algorithm may not work accurately in all patients or settings.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital

    Wales, Bangor, United Kingdom