Smartwatch oxygen sensor put to the test in Low-Oxygen conditions
NCT ID NCT04380389
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested how accurately the Withings ScanWatch measures blood oxygen levels during very low oxygen conditions. Fourteen healthy adults had their oxygen levels briefly lowered while the watch's readings were compared to a standard blood test. The goal was to see if the watch meets official accuracy standards for pulse oximeters.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could confirm that the ScanWatch reliably measures blood oxygen levels, potentially helping people monitor respiratory conditions at home.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small study (14 people) in healthy volunteers, not patients. Real-world performance may differ, and the device is not a substitute for medical-grade monitoring.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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14 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2020
- Finished
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Mar 2020
- 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.
- Ages
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18 to 49 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: * The subject is male or female, aged ≥18 and \<50. * The subject is in good general health with no evidence of any medical problems. * The subject has both wrist circumferences between 14 and 22cm. * The subject has provided informed consent and is willing to comply with the study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * The subject is obese (BMI\>30). * The subject has a known history of heart disease, lung disease, kidney or liver disease. * Diagnosis of asthma, sleep apnea, or use of CPAP. * Subject has diabetes. * Subject has a clotting disorder. * The subject a hemoglobinopathy or history of anemia, per subject report or the first blood sample that in the opinion of the investigator, would make them unsuitable for study participation. * The subject has any other serious systemic illness. * The subject is a current smoker. * The subject has piercings that may cause air leaks during the test * The subject has any injury, deformity, or abnormality at the sensor sites that in the opinion of the investigators' would interfere with the sensors working correctly. * The subject has a history of fainting or vasovagal response. * The subject has a history of sensitivity to local anesthesia. * The subject has a diagnosis of Raynaud's disease. * The subject has unacceptable collateral circulation based on exam by the investigator (Allen's test). * The subject is pregnant, lactating or trying to get pregnant. * The subject is unable or unwilling to provide informed consent, or is unable or unwilling to comply with study procedures. * The subject has a resting heartrate over 120, Systolic BP is over 150, diastolic BP is over 90 or room air SpO2 is less than 94%. * The subject has carboxyhemoglobin over 3% as measured by Lab blood gas analysis. * The subject has any other condition, which in the opinion of the investigators' would make them unsuitable to participate.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hypoxia Lab, UCSF
San Francisco, California, 94133, United States