Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global
Clinical trials sponsored by Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global, explained in plain language.
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New CT imaging tech put to the test in 126-Patient trial
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new image-processing algorithm called Spectral Precise Image (SPI) on a CT scanner. The goal was to see if SPI produces images as clear and useful for diagnosis as the current standard method (iDose4). 126 adults who had CT scans of the head, body, or heart pa…
Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:38 UTC
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New blood pressure monitor put to the test in 99 people
Diagnosis CompletedThis study checked how well the Philips EarlyVue VS30 monitor measures blood pressure compared to a standard cuff. It included 99 people aged 3 to 85. The goal was to make sure the device is accurate for both adults and children.
Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:29 UTC
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Clip-On sensor accuracy put to the test in new study
Diagnosis CompletedThis study checked if non-invasive Philips SpO2 sensors (the kind that clip onto a finger) can accurately measure blood oxygen levels compared to a standard blood draw. 113 healthy adults aged 18-50 took part. The goal was to see how well the sensor works across different oxygen …
Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:37 UTC
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Can ultrasound replace MRI for liver fat checks?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new ultrasound feature that measures liver fat by comparing it to the standard MRI method. 60 adults with or at risk for fatty liver disease had both scans. The goal was to see if the simpler, cheaper ultrasound could give reliable results, potentially making …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:40 UTC
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New software may predict brain aneurysm healing after stent
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a software tool called AneurysmFlow that measures blood flow in brain aneurysms. The goal was to see if the tool could predict whether an aneurysm would fully close within 12 months after a stent was placed. 132 adults with unruptured brain aneurysms took part. …
Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:31 UTC
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New CT scanner put to the test: does it satisfy users?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new CT scanner (CT 5400 RT) in 190 adults to see if it works well and is easy to use. Participants rated how satisfied they were with the scanner's functions, convenience, and stability. The goal was to make sure the system meets clinical needs and is safe.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:29 UTC
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Nose sensor may spot oxygen drops faster than finger clip
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new oxygen-measuring clip that goes on the nose instead of the finger. The nose is less affected by cold and closer to the heart and lungs, so it might detect low oxygen levels earlier. 56 adults wore both sensors during and after abdominal surgery to compare …
Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:28 UTC
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Can ultrasound replace MRI for measuring liver fat in kids?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new ultrasound feature that aims to measure liver fat in children, comparing it to the standard MRI method. Thirty children aged 5 to 21 with or at risk for fatty liver disease took part. The goal was to see if the quicker, cheaper ultrasound could give result…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:38 UTC
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New lung navigation device put to the test
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new navigation device for lung biopsies in 37 adults. The goal was to see if the device is easy for doctors to use and if a very low-dose CT scan can accurately confirm that the biopsy tool is in the right spot. Participants had a bronchoscopy with the new dev…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:54 UTC
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Finger sensor could one day track your breathing
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study gathered information from 86 hospital patients to help create a new method for measuring breathing using a finger sensor. The goal was to build a database that can be used to develop algorithms that estimate breathing rate from the same sensor that measures oxygen leve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:56 UTC
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AI-Powered CT scanner put to the test for sharper images
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new AI feature called Precise Image on a CT scanner. Researchers used 30 existing CT scans of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, and heart to see if the AI could make the images clearer. Experts rated the image quality on a scale of 1 to 5. The goal was to see if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Philips puts new oxygen sensors to the test
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study checked how well three new Philips oxygen sensors measure blood oxygen levels. 86 healthy adults aged 18-50 took part. The sensors were tested against a standard measurement to see if they are accurate enough for medical use.
Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New breathing monitor shows promise in assessing lung patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new device called MYOTRACE that measures how hard the breathing muscles are working (Neural Respiratory Drive or NRD). Researchers wanted to see if this measurement could help doctors quickly tell if a patient's breathing is getting better or worse. The study …
Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:39 UTC