Oximeter showdown: which device gives the best oxygen reading?
NCT ID NCT05819164
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested three different oximeters (Masimo, Nellcor, Nonin) at various oxygen targets in 40 patients with and without COPD. The goal was to see how the choice of oximeter and target affects the amount of oxygen needed. Results could help guide safer oxygen therapy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors choose the right oxygen target and oximeter to give patients the safest oxygen levels.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec
Québec, Quebec, G1V4G5, Canada
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