Smartwatches put to the test: can they match medical oxygen monitors?
NCT ID NCT05789563
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared blood oxygen readings from three different smartwatch models against a standard medical pulse oximeter. Eighteen healthy adults breathed low-oxygen mixtures to simulate hypoxia while wearing a smartwatch and a reference oximeter. The goal was to see how well the smartwatches agree with the medical device.
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 the smartwatches prove accurate, they could become a reliable tool for people to monitor their blood oxygen levels at home.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small study with only 18 healthy participants, so results may not apply to people with health conditions or in real-world settings.
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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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18 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2023
- Finished
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Jun 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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 30 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Passing the initial examination, which will determine the following data: wrist circumference, heart rate, blood pressure and blood oxygen saturation Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy * severe cardiovascular conditions * severe asthma or other severe respiratory conditions * injury to the upper limbs or hands that could affect the peripheral perfusion * diabetes * hypotension or hypertension
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Czech Technical University in Prague
Kladno, 27201, Czechia
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