Simple oxygen test for newborns could save lives and money, study finds

NCT ID NCT03078218

First seen Jun 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested whether routinely checking oxygen levels in healthy newborns (pulse oximetry) can help find hidden critical heart defects early. Over 44,000 babies took part. The goal was to see if this screening reduces serious complications and deaths, and if it is worth the cost for the French healthcare system.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH Agen

    Agen, 47000, France

  • CH Angoulême

    Angoulême, 16959, France

  • CH Brive

    Brive-la-Gaillarde, 19100, France

  • CH Châtellerault

    Châtellerault, 86106, France

  • CH Dax

    Dax, 40100, France

  • CH Guéret

    Guéret, 23000, France

  • CH Marmande

    Marmande, 47207, France

  • CH Mont de Marsan

    Mont-de-Marsan, 40024, France

  • CH Niort

    Niort, 79000, France

  • CH Périgueux

    Périgueux, 24000, France

  • CH Robert Boulin

    Libourne, 33505, France

  • CH Rochefort

    Rochefort, 17301, France

  • CH Saint Junien

    Saint-Junien, 87200, France

  • CH Saintes

    Saintes, 17100, France

  • CH Villeneuve-sur-Lot

    Villeneuve-sur-Lot, 47305, France

  • CH d'Arcachon

    La Teste-de-Buch, 33260, France

  • CH de Tulle

    Tulle, 19012, France

  • CH de la Haute Gironde

    Blaye, 33394, France

  • CHU Limoges

    Limoges, 87000, France

  • CHU de Bordeaux

    Pessac, 33604, France

  • CHU de Poitiers

    Poitiers, 86000, France

  • Clinique Emailleurs

    Limoges, 87000, France

  • Clinique Esquirol - Saint Hilaire

    Agen, 47000, France

  • Clinique Jean Villar

    Bruges, 33523, France

  • Clinique Soyaux

    Soyaux, 16800, France

  • Maison de Santé Protestante de Bordeaux Bagatelle

    Talence, 33401, France

  • Maternité Pernelle d'Aufrédy CH de La Rochelle - Ré - Aunis

    La Rochelle, 17019, France

  • Polyclinique Bordeaux Nord Aquitaine

    Bordeaux, 33077, France

  • Polyclinique Rive droite

    Lormont, 33310, France

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