Can Smartphone-Based oximeters save kids with pneumonia?
NCT ID NCT05914324
First seen Dec 10, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study is testing two new types of pulse oximeters—simple devices that measure oxygen levels—for babies and toddlers with pneumonia in Cape Town, South Africa. Researchers want to see if these devices help healthcare workers correctly identify children with low oxygen and refer them for care. About 936 children under 2 years old will take part, and the goal is to improve pneumonia management in low-resource settings.
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Locations
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Desmond Tutu TB Centre
Cape Town, Western Cape, 7505, South Africa
What this could mean
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Active substance
Phefumla device and LB-01 device (pulse oximeters)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that affordable, easy-to-use pulse oximeters help healthcare workers correctly identify and refer children with dangerously low oxygen levels, potentially reducing deaths from pneumonia in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong
This is an observational/device evaluation study, not a treatment trial. The devices may not perform as well as expected in real-world conditions, and results may not apply to other regions or populations.
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