New finger device could replace painful blood pressure needles for kids
NCT ID NCT04817137
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested a non-invasive device worn on the finger to continuously measure blood pressure in children during surgery. Researchers compared its readings to those from an arterial line, the standard method that requires a needle. If proven accurate, this device could offer a safer, less painful way to monitor blood pressure in young patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- CareTaker PDA Device
- What this could lead to
- If accurate, this device could replace invasive arterial lines for blood pressure monitoring in children, making it safer and less painful.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early validation study with only 35 children. The device may not be accurate enough for all patients or situations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Boston Children's Hopsital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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