Plain-English translation of NCT06529575 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study is investigating whether pulse oximeters—the small devices that clip onto a finger to measure oxygen levels in the blood—work equally well for all children, regardless of skin tone. Researchers will compare readings from pulse oximeters with direct blood oxygen measurements taken during routine heart catheterization procedures in children. The goal is to understand if skin color affects how accurately these devices work, so doctors can better care for all children.
Past research has raised concerns that pulse oximeters may be less accurate in people with darker skin tones, which could affect how well doctors monitor oxygen levels during medical care. This study aims to fill that gap by measuring this potential difference in children, so that medical devices work fairly and safely for everyone.
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Your participation would happen during and after your scheduled heart catheterization procedure, which you're already having as part of your medical care. The research team will measure your skin tone objectively using a special device and will collect oxygen level readings—one from a pulse oximeter on your finger and one from a direct blood measurement—that are already being taken during your procedure. You won't need extra appointments or procedures; the study uses information gathered during your routine medical care.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 18, 2026 · Not medical advice
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