Pulse oximeter accuracy put to the test in motion study

NCT ID NCT04814342

First seen Jun 26, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study checked how well a pulse oximeter (a device that shines light through the skin to measure blood oxygen) works when people are moving and have very low oxygen levels. Five healthy adults had their oxygen levels temporarily lowered while using the device. The goal was to see if the readings matched those from blood samples and heart monitors.

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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