Sticky patch may spare sick kids painful needle sticks

NCT ID NCT07478380

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istanbul Medeniyet University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether a noninvasive skin sensor can accurately measure oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in critically ill children in the intensive care unit. Currently, doctors rely on arterial blood draws, which are painful and invasive. The researchers will compare readings from the sensor with standard blood tests in 50 children to see if the sensor is reliable enough to reduce the need for needles.

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 show that a simple skin sensor is accurate enough to replace some blood tests in sick children, making monitoring less painful and more continuous.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study (50 children) that only checks how well the sensor matches blood tests. It won't prove the sensor works in all situations, and results may not apply to unstable patients.

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PEDIATRIC CRITICAL ILLNESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Göztepe Prof. Dr. Süleyman Yalçın City Hospital
RECRUITING

Istanbul, Kadıkoy, Turkey (Türkiye)

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