Nanotech breathing monitor aims to catch silent warnings before It's too late

NCT ID NCT07650539

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Summary

This study tests a new device called RespiraFibre, a tiny sensor that attaches to oxygen masks or tubes to continuously measure breathing rate. Breathing rate is one of the best early signs that a patient is getting worse, but current methods are often inaccurate or skipped. The study will involve 148 hospital patients to see if the device is comfortable, easy to use, and accurate compared to standard monitoring.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University College London Hospital

    London, United Kingdom

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What this could mean

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

Active substance

RespiraFibre nanotechnology breathing monitor (device)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could give doctors and nurses a simple, accurate way to detect early signs of serious illness in hospital patients, potentially saving lives and reducing costs.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage feasibility study with only 148 participants. The device may not be accurate enough in real-world hospital settings, or patients and staff may find it uncomfortable or difficult to use.

As listed by the trial registrant

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