Nighttime oxygen dips common after severe injury, study finds
NCT ID NCT06256692
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 165 trauma patients to see how often they had low blood oxygen (hypoxemia) during their first 24 hours in the hospital. Researchers used a special finger clip to track oxygen levels and compared daytime vs. nighttime episodes. The goal was to understand when low oxygen happens so doctors can better monitor and treat patients after serious injuries.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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165 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Finished
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Sep 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
All patients with trauma team activation in the trauma bay at Rigshospitalet, including both direct transport and secondary transfers, will be screened for potential inclusion in the study. Patients will be included if they comply with the above eligibility criteria
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged ≥18 years * Blunt or penetrating mechanism of trauma * Trauma team activation * Admission to a ward/ICU from trauma centre Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with a suspicion of carbon monoxide intoxication * No applicable finger or toe for sensor attachment * Trauma team activation was cancelled * No available pulse oximeter at admission
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rigshospitalet
Copenhagen, Region H, 2100, Denmark
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