No-Needle anemia test for pregnant women shows promise

NCT ID NCT07361380

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: University of Oxford Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a portable device called VITA that uses high-resolution imaging of ear blood vessels to detect anemia in pregnant women. Anemia is common in pregnancy and usually requires a blood test. The goal is to see if VITA can measure hemoglobin and identify iron deficiency anemia as accurately as standard lab tests. 300 pregnant women aged 16-50 will participate.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Vascular Imaging Tool for the Auricle (VITA) device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a quick, needle-free way to diagnose anemia in pregnant women, making testing more accessible.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 300 participants. The device may not be accurate enough to replace standard blood tests, and ear piercings could interfere with imaging.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anemia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PREGNANCY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Oxford
RECRUITING

Oxford, OX39DU, United Kingdom

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