ICU sensor errors may skew critical care decisions

NCT ID NCT07330505

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study will check how often the sensors used to measure blood pressure in intensive care patients are not positioned correctly. Such errors can lead to wrong readings and possibly inappropriate treatments. Researchers will observe 60 adult ICU patients on ventilators and vasopressors, recording sensor alignment and any treatment changes over 8 hours.

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 study could reveal how common sensor misalignment is and help improve accuracy of ICU monitoring, potentially leading to better treatment decisions.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early observational study (60 patients) that only measures errors—it does not test any treatment. Results may not apply to all ICUs or change practice directly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Critical Illness

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CRITICALLY ILL HAEMODYNAMIC INSTABILITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sahlgrenska University Hospital
RECRUITING

Gothenburg, Sweden
Skaraborgs Sjukhus
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Skövde, Sweden

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