Simple pulse test could spot hidden heart defects in newborns
NCT ID NCT03078218
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using a pulse oximeter (a small sensor on the foot or hand) to measure oxygen levels in all seemingly healthy newborns can help find hidden, life-threatening heart defects early. Over 44,000 babies took part. The goal was to see if this screening reduces serious complications and death, and if it is worth the cost for the French healthcare system.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CH Agen
Agen, 47000, France
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CH Angoulême
Angoulême, 16959, France
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CH Brive
Brive-la-Gaillarde, 19100, France
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CH Châtellerault
Châtellerault, 86106, France
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CH Dax
Dax, 40100, France
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CH Guéret
Guéret, 23000, France
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CH Marmande
Marmande, 47207, France
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CH Mont de Marsan
Mont-de-Marsan, 40024, France
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CH Niort
Niort, 79000, France
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CH Périgueux
Périgueux, 24000, France
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CH Robert Boulin
Libourne, 33505, France
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CH Rochefort
Rochefort, 17301, France
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CH Saint Junien
Saint-Junien, 87200, France
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CH Saintes
Saintes, 17100, France
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CH Villeneuve-sur-Lot
Villeneuve-sur-Lot, 47305, France
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CH d'Arcachon
La Teste-de-Buch, 33260, France
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CH de Tulle
Tulle, 19012, France
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CH de la Haute Gironde
Blaye, 33394, France
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CHU Limoges
Limoges, 87000, France
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CHU de Bordeaux
Pessac, 33604, France
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CHU de Poitiers
Poitiers, 86000, France
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Clinique Emailleurs
Limoges, 87000, France
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Clinique Esquirol - Saint Hilaire
Agen, 47000, France
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Clinique Jean Villar
Bruges, 33523, France
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Clinique Soyaux
Soyaux, 16800, France
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Maison de Santé Protestante de Bordeaux Bagatelle
Talence, 33401, France
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Maternité Pernelle d'Aufrédy CH de La Rochelle - Ré - Aunis
La Rochelle, 17019, France
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Polyclinique Bordeaux Nord Aquitaine
Bordeaux, 33077, France
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Polyclinique Rive droite
Lormont, 33310, France