New study checks if pulse oximeters work equally well on all skin colors

NCT ID NCT06148623

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study checked how accurately Philips FAST SpO2 with Masimo pulse oximeters measures blood oxygen levels in 70 healthy adults with different skin tones. Researchers compared the device's readings to a precise lab measurement. The goal was to see if skin color affects the device's performance.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Masimo Corporation

    Irvine, California, 92618, United States

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