Study to check if pulse oximeters work equally well on dark skin
NCT ID NCT05692453
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study will check if pulse oximeters, which measure oxygen levels in the blood, are as accurate in dark-skinned children as in lighter-skinned children. About 540 children aged 2-9 undergoing anesthesia will have their pulse oximeter readings compared to a more precise blood test. The goal is to see if skin color affects the device's performance.
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Study facts
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- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Children undergoing surgery at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
- Ages
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2 to 9 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 2-9 years undergoing general anesthesia with or without arterial line placement. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with cyanotic congenital heart disease. * Patients with bleeding disorders. * Patients taking blood thinners.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
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