Mouth oximeter put to the test: can it measure oxygen correctly?
NCT ID NCT06267976
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested the ProSomnus RPMO2, a small device worn inside the mouth that measures oxygen levels and pulse rate. Researchers compared its readings to standard blood tests in 12 healthy adults. The goal was to see if the device is accurate enough for medical use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ProSomnus RPMO2 device (intraoral pulse oximeter)
- What this could lead to
- If accurate, this device could offer a new way to monitor oxygen levels from inside the mouth, potentially useful for sleep studies or other monitoring.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early validation study in only 12 healthy people, not patients. The device may not perform as well in real-world conditions or in people with health issues.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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12 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2024
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study will include volunteers who have previously been determined to be healthy enough for the study and who have signed an informed consent form and met the eligibility criteria. A minimum of 10 healthy participants will be recruited to complete the test protocol. A minimum of two participants or 15% of the participant pool (whichever is larger) will have Fitzpatrick Skin type IV, V, or VI (i.e., darkly pigmented skin).
- Ages
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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female, aged ≥ 18 and \< 50 years. * In good health with no evidence of medical problems. * Ability to provide informed consent and willingness to comply with the study procedures. * Ability to undergo controlled hypoxemia to the levels outlined in the desaturation profile. * Adequate dentition for an oral appliance. * Ability to breathe through the nose comfortably. Exclusion Criteria: * Obesity (BMI \> 40 kg/m2). * Known history of heart, lung, kidney, or liver disease. * Diagnosis of asthma or sleep apnea. * Diagnosis of diabetes. * Presence of a clotting disorder. * Presence of hemoglobinopathy or history of anemia that, in the opinion of the PI, makes the individual unsuitable for participation. * Current smoker. * History of fainting or vasovagal response. * History of sensitivity to local anesthesia. * Unacceptable collateral circulation based on exam (Allen's test). * Pregnancy or lactation. * Resting heart rate \> 120 bpm. * Systolic BP \> 150, diastolic BP \> 90. * Carboxyhemoglobin level \> 3%. * Presence of any other condition that, in the opinion of the PI, makes the individual unsuitable for participation.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, T2N4N1, Canada
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