New wearable could spot opioid breathing danger
NCT ID NCT06442488
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a wearable, wireless device that listens to breathing to detect when opioids cause dangerously slow or shallow breathing. Researchers enrolled 14 healthy volunteers to see how well the device works in noisy environments. The goal was to compare accuracy with and without special noise-canceling features.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Wearable wireless acoustic respiratory monitoring system (device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this device could help doctors detect dangerous breathing problems caused by opioids earlier, potentially preventing emergencies.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early-stage study with only 14 people, testing accuracy in a controlled setting. Real-world performance may differ, and the device is not yet ready for clinical use.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States