Comparing finger-sensor and traditional blood pressure monitoring during surgery

Superiority of Finger-sensor Over Oscillometric Arterial Pressure Monitoring in Patients Having Non-cardiac Surgery: the Prospective Observational PERCEPTION Study

University of Hamburg-Eppendorf · NCT06602089

This study is testing if a new finger-sensor method for measuring blood pressure during surgery is more accurate than the traditional method for patients having low- to moderate-risk non-cardiac surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment80 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Hamburg-Eppendorf (other)
Locations1 site (Hamburg)
Trial IDNCT06602089 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the effectiveness of finger-sensor arterial pressure monitoring compared to traditional oscillometric monitoring in patients undergoing low- to moderate-risk non-cardiac surgery. The study aims to determine if finger-sensor measurements provide better agreement with intraarterial pressure measurements, which are considered the gold standard. By analyzing the accuracy of these two monitoring methods, the researchers hope to improve patient outcomes during surgery. Participants will be monitored for their blood pressure using both methods to assess the differences in measurement accuracy.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older scheduled for elective low- to moderate-risk non-cardiac surgery requiring general anesthesia.

Not a fit: Patients with significant interarm blood pressure differences, abnormal heart rhythms, or contraindications for finger-sensor monitoring may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more accurate blood pressure monitoring during surgery, enhancing patient safety and outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on various blood pressure monitoring techniques, this specific comparison of finger-sensor and oscillometric methods in a surgical setting is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* ≥18 years
* scheduled for elective low- to moderate-risk non-cardiac surgery with general anesthesia
* planned intraarterial arterial pressure monitoring

Exclusion Criteria:

* systolic arterial pressure interarm differences \>20 mmHg
* heart rhythms other than sinus rhythm
* contraindications for finger-sensor arterial pressure monitoring (e.g., arteriovenous shunts, Raynaud's disease)
* pregnant patients.

Where this trial is running

Hamburg

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Blood Pressure

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.