A window into living tissue: new sensor may spot dangerous oxygen drops during surgery

NCT ID NCT07786623

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Spectrocor Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This observational study tests a spectroscopic sensor that measures oxygen levels in muscle tissue during vascular surgery. It aims to see if the sensor can detect changes in oxygenation when blood flow is temporarily blocked and then restored. The study involves 30 adults undergoing peripheral arterial bypass surgery. The goal is to understand if this technology could help surgeons monitor tissue health in real time.

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Active substance
SpectroCor Monitoring System (spectroscopic sensor)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better real-time monitoring of tissue oxygenation during surgery, potentially reducing complications from ischemia.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study, so results may not apply broadly. The sensor's accuracy and clinical benefit remain unproven.

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Participants

About 30 people

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Expected to start

Dec 2026

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Expected to finish

Jul 2031

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

A Helsinki University Hospital patient scheduled for a vascular surgical operation.

Ages

18 to 90 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults, age of 18 - 90 years * Scheduled for peripheral arterial bypass surgery. * Scheduled for proximal arterial reconstruction. * Ability and willingness to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to provide informed consent * Considered a vulnerable person according to the Finnish Medical Research Act (488/1999), Chapter 2, Sections 7, 9, and 10, including retarded persons, pregnant women, nursing mothers, prisoners, and forensic patients. * A known history of severe allergic reaction to nickel.

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