Pulse oximeters put to the test: can they keep up when you move?
NCT ID NCT04814342
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study checked how accurately pulse oximeters (devices that measure blood oxygen through the skin) work when people are moving and have very low oxygen levels. Five healthy adults took part. Researchers compared the device readings to actual blood samples and heart monitors to see how reliable they are.
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UCSF Hypoxia Research Laboratory
San Francisco, California, 94133, United States
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