Camera-based non-contact vital sign monitoring during surgery
Feasibility Study of Non-Contact Imaging-Based Physiological Monitoring in the Operating Room
This project will try a camera-based non-contact system to measure heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels in adults having surgery under general anesthesia.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 315 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT07473687 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This feasibility study tests a remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) software that analyzes facial video from standard cameras to estimate heart rate, blood pressure, and SpO2 during the perioperative period. Video will be captured using standard devices (Logitech C930, iPhone 16 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra) while patients undergo routine monitoring with clinical gold-standard devices (Masimo Root, SedLine O3, Radical-7) for simultaneous comparison. Data will be collected across pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases in adults under general anesthesia (ASA I–III) to assess consistency and algorithm robustness in dynamic OR conditions. Results will inform algorithm optimization and the feasibility of using camera-based monitoring as a supplementary option when contact sensors are unsuitable.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults over 18 scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia at Taipei Veterans General Hospital with ASA physical status I–III and a face that can be imaged are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients who are under 18, pregnant, have facial coverings or severe facial trauma or edema that prevent imaging, or cannot consent are unlikely to benefit from this approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this technology could provide continuous vital signs without skin contact, reducing skin injury and cross-infection risks and improving monitoring for patients who cannot tolerate contact sensors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous clinical validations of rPPG have shown promising results in controlled settings, but its performance in the dynamic environment of the operating room remains less well established.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients aged \>18 years. 2. Patients scheduled to undergo surgical procedures under general anesthesia. 3. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status I, II, or III. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients aged \< 18 years. 2. Pregnant patients. 3. Patients whose facial images cannot be captured or recognized (e.g., due to surgical drapes, severe edema, or major trauma). 4. Patients who refuse to participate or have not signed the informed consent form. 5. Other cases deemed unsuitable for the study by the clinical physician or anesthesiologist.
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- Department of Anesthesiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hui-Hsuan Ke — Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
- Study coordinator: Hui-Hsuan Ke
- Email: kehuihsuan0221@gmail.com
- Phone: +886-939-196-809
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.