New pulse oximeter put to the test in extreme Low-Oxygen conditions

NCT ID NCT05297500

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study checks how accurately a new pulse oximeter (a device that measures blood oxygen through the skin) works when oxygen levels are dangerously low. Twelve healthy volunteers will have their oxygen temporarily lowered in a controlled setting while the device's readings are compared to standard blood tests. The goal is to see if the device stays accurate even in extreme conditions, which could help doctors monitor patients better in emergencies.

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 confirm that the device reliably measures oxygen levels even during severe hypoxia, potentially improving patient safety in hospitals.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage device validation study in healthy volunteers, not patients. Real-world performance may differ, and the device may not be approved or widely adopted.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hypoxia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UCSF Hypoxia Research Laboratory

    San Francisco, California, 94133, United States