Could a forehead sensor replace needle sticks for hemoglobin checks in kids?
NCT ID NCT07706140
First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study enrolls children and young adults scheduled for heart surgery or catheterization under general anesthesia. Researchers place a forehead sensor that measures tissue oxygen levels and use an algorithm to estimate blood hemoglobin. The goal is to see if this noninvasive method, already FDA-cleared for adults, works accurately in pediatric patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- noninvasive hemoglobin monitoring using a near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)-based tissue oximetry system
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a needle-free way to monitor hemoglobin levels in children during heart procedures, reducing the need for blood draws.
- What could go wrong
- The algorithm was designed for adults and may not work as well in children. The study is small and observational, so results may not apply to all pediatric patients.
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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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