Skin color may skew oxygen readings in newborns, study warns
NCT ID NCT06063148
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study looks at whether pulse oximeters, which measure oxygen levels, give different results for newborns with darker skin compared to lighter skin. Researchers will compare oxygen readings from the device with actual blood oxygen levels in 163 babies in intensive care. The goal is to find out if skin pigmentation affects accuracy, which could help make these devices more reliable for all babies.
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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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