Global study aims to uncover why lifesaving oxygen often fails to reach patients

NCT ID NCT06087315

First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This research project looks at how medical oxygen and pulse oximetry (a device that measures oxygen levels in the blood) are used in hospitals in several countries. The goal is to understand what helps or hinders the effective use of oxygen, especially for children with conditions like pneumonia or sepsis. By studying different hospitals, the researchers hope to identify ways to strengthen oxygen systems and improve care for patients who need it most.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward better strategies for delivering medical oxygen to patients in low-resource settings, potentially reducing deaths from conditions like pneumonia and sepsis.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study that does not test a new treatment, so it will not directly improve health outcomes. Findings may not apply to all hospitals or countries.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hypoxia Infant, Newborn, Diseases infectious disease with sepsis pneumonia Sepsis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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  • Contact

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Locations

  • 10 Facilities to Be Selected

    RECRUITING

    Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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  • 10 Facilities to Be Selected

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Ibadan, Nigeria

  • 10 Facilities to Be Selected

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Kampala, Uganda

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