Do all pulse oximeters tell the same story? a walk test puts them to the test

NCT ID NCT07742865

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ligue Pulmonaire Genevoise Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study asks whether five different pulse oximeters give matching readings of oxygen saturation and heart rate when used at the same time during a standard 6-minute walk test. Adults in a pulmonary rehabilitation program will wear all five devices while walking, and the results will be compared to see how well the devices agree. The goal is to find out if any device is more reliable for spotting drops in oxygen levels during exercise.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Pulse oximeters (five different devices)
What this could lead to: If the devices agree well, it could support using any of them interchangeably in clinical practice, improving consistency in monitoring oxygen levels during exercise tests.
What could go wrong: The study is small and observational, so results may not apply to all patients or settings. Differences between devices could be due to random variation, and the trial does not test treatment outcomes.

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PULMONARY REHABILITATION SIX MINUTE WALK TEST

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Locations

Hôpital de La Tour

Meyrin, Canton of Geneva, 1217, Switzerland

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