ICU oxygen monitoring study aims to prevent dangerous drops during intubation
NCT ID NCT05409573
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether measuring oxygen levels on a facemask is reliable for critically ill patients who need a breathing tube. Doctors usually rely on pulse oximetry, but that can be misleading. The researchers will compare facemask readings with a more accurate pharyngeal measurement in 30 ICU patients to see if the simpler method works.
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 better oxygen monitoring during emergency intubations, reducing the risk of dangerously low oxygen levels.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all ICU patients. The monitoring method may still be unreliable.
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Conditions
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Locations
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CHR d'ORLEANS
RECRUITINGOrléans, France
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