New finger clip device tested for measuring dangerous low oxygen levels
NCT ID NCT05807464
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested how accurately a new pulse oximeter (a device that clips onto a finger to measure blood oxygen) works in healthy volunteers whose oxygen levels were temporarily lowered in a controlled setting. Researchers compared the device's readings to actual blood samples. The goal was to see if the device can reliably detect very low oxygen levels, which could help doctors monitor patients with breathing problems.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pulse Oximeter (OLV-4202)
- What this could lead to
- If accurate, this device could help doctors reliably monitor blood oxygen without needles, even in very low oxygen conditions.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, early study in 12 healthy volunteers under controlled conditions, not in real patients. Results may not apply to everyday hospital use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UCSF Hypoxia Research Laboratory
San Francisco, California, 94133, United States
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