Study reveals pulse oximeters may overestimate oxygen in Darker-Skinned newborns
NCT ID NCT06063148
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether pulse oximeters, which measure oxygen levels, give less accurate readings for newborns with darker skin. Researchers will compare oxygen readings from the device with actual blood oxygen levels in 163 babies of different skin tones. The goal is to find out if skin color affects accuracy, which could help improve care for all newborns.
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UC Davis Health
Sacramento, California, 95817, United States
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University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi, 39216, United States
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