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
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- 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
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RECRUITINGPhnom Penh, Cambodia
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ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGIbadan, Nigeria
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ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGKampala, Uganda
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