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NCT Number: NCT03534271

The Accuracy of Smartphone Pulse Oximetry in Patients Visiting an Outpatient Pulmonary Function Lab for a 6-Minute Walk Test

The primary aim of this research is to determine the accuracy of smartphone pulse oximeters in detecting blood oxygen saturations, episodes of desaturations, and heart rate by comparing results to a Masimo© hospital-grade pulse oximeter.

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Key information

Conditions

Oximetry

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois, 60187, United States

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Ambulatory
  • 18 years and older
  • Visiting the pulmonary function laboratory at Rush University Medical Center for a 6-minute walk test that agree to participate.

Exclusion criteria

  • Under the age of 18 years
  • High blood pressure above 180/90 mm Hg or pressure below 70/50 mm Hg
  • Dizzy, lightheaded or have severe headaches at time of enrollment
  • SpO2 at or below 85% on supplemental oxygen
  • On oxygen greater than 4 liters per minute
  • Gait issues that may result in a fall or patient walks with a walker and did not bring the device to this visit

Treatment and study plan

iPhone with Kenek Edge and Samsung S8

Device

Smartphones with pulse oximetry and heart rate monitoring capabilities

Primary outcomes

  1. Accuracy of Smartphone Pulse Oximeters

    Time frame: immediately after the 6 minute walk test

    Accuracy of smartphone pulse oximeter after 6 minute walk Posttest SpO2 %

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Rush University Medical Center

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
May 23, 2018
Registry last updated
Feb 5, 2024

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