Pulse oximeter accuracy put to the test in Low-Oxygen study

NCT ID NCT05745662

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

Summary

This study tested a pulse oximeter device that measures blood oxygen and pulse rate without needles. Eleven healthy volunteers had their oxygen levels temporarily lowered in a controlled way to see how accurate the device was compared to blood samples. The goal was to check if the device works well even in very low oxygen conditions.

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 device

What this could lead to

If successful, this could confirm that the device measures oxygen levels accurately even in very low oxygen conditions, helping doctors make better decisions.

What could go wrong

This was a small study with only 11 healthy volunteers, not patients. Results may not apply to real-world hospital settings or people with health problems.

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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