Skin color may trick pulse oximeters in newborns, study warns
NCT ID NCT06063148
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study checks if pulse oximeters (the clip-on sensors that measure oxygen levels) give less accurate readings for newborns with darker skin. Researchers will compare oxygen readings from the sensor with a more precise blood test in 163 babies in intensive care. The goal is to find out if skin pigmentation causes the device to overestimate oxygen levels, which could delay needed care.
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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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