Nose sensor could spot oxygen drops faster than finger clip
NCT ID NCT06398262
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new oxygen sensor that clips onto the nose instead of the finger. The nose is less affected by cold and closer to the heart, so it might detect low oxygen levels faster. Researchers compared the nose sensor to the standard finger sensor in 56 adults having abdominal surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Alar SpO2 sensor (nasal wing oxygen sensor)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a more reliable way to monitor oxygen levels in patients, especially when fingers are cold or have poor blood flow.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 56 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The sensor is already approved, but this test is about comparing it to standard finger sensors, not proving a new treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Karolinska hospital
Stockholm, Sweden
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