Evaluation of Pulse Oximetry Sensors in Neonates

Stopped early

Conditions studied: Premature Birth

In brief

The purpose of this study is to evaluate sensor longevity and skin integrity with two different models of neonatal pulse oximetry sensors currently used for monitoring oxygen levels in small infants.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00179972

Run by

Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

People needed

32

Starts

2005-09-01

Expected to finish

2010-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-07-31

Who can join

Age: any, up to 0. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Gestational age < 34 weeks
• Weight < 3.0 kg
• Postnatal age < 2 weeks
• Anticipated pulse oximetry monitoring for at least 14 days

You may not qualify if…

• Presence of any skin irritation or breakdown on either foot
• Foot impediments which would preclude proper placement of the test sensors
• Known allergies to adhesive materials

Where it is running

• Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Chicago, Illinois, United States

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