New blood gas device put to the test – but trial halted early

NCT ID NCT02801162

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared a new device, the Proxima 3®, to standard hospital equipment for measuring blood gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide. Researchers wanted to see if the new device was accurate and fast in patients whose condition was changing quickly. The trial was stopped early after enrolling only 20 adults with arterial lines, so the findings are limited.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Proxima 3® arterial blood gas analysis system

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a faster, reliable way to measure blood gases in rapidly changing clinical situations.

What could go wrong

The trial was terminated early with only 20 participants, so results are limited and may not be conclusive.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anemia Hypercapnia Hypoxia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel

    Jette, Vlaams-Brabant, 1090, Belgium