New pulse oximeters put to the test in Low-Oxygen study
NCT ID NCT06661889
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested how accurately new pulse oximeters measure oxygen levels and heart rate in healthy adults. Researchers lowered oxygen levels in 28 volunteers to check the devices' performance in the 60-80% range. The goal was to see if the devices meet strict accuracy standards.
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 lead to more accurate pulse oximeters for patients with low oxygen levels.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, early-stage verification study in healthy volunteers, not patients. Real-world performance may differ.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medtronic Clinical Physiology Lab
Denver, Colorado, 80218, United States
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