Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Continuous oxygen (SpO₂) monitoring during transfer from the operating room to the recovery area

Official title: Oxygen Saturation Monitoring During Transport Between the Operating Room and the Post-anesthesia Care Unit

Run by University Hospital, Strasbourg, France · NCT07313488 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This will test whether continuous pulse oximetry during transfer from the operating room to the PACU reduces drops in oxygen levels in adults having general anesthesia.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Strasbourg)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 20, 2025
Main results expectedFebruary 2026
Study endsFebruary 2026
Registry record updatedJanuary 2, 2026
Trial IDNCT07313488 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 18 or older scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia at CHU de Strasbourg during the study period who have not received premedication that impairs judgment are eligible.

Probably not a fit

Patients having regional or local anesthesia, children, or those who received premedication that impairs judgment are unlikely to benefit from this monitoring approach.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study will enroll adult patients (≥18 years) scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia at CHU de Strasbourg between January 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025. Participants will have continuous SpO₂ recorded during the transfer from the operating room to the post-anesthesia care unit, with desaturation events logged and timed. The primary outcome is the incidence of desaturation during transfer, and secondary measures include duration and severity of events and any required interventions. Data collection uses noninvasive monitoring during routine care and does not change anesthesia management.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, continuous monitoring could detect low oxygen earlier during transfers and reduce unrecognized hypoxemia, improving immediate postoperative safety.

How similar studies have gone: Continuous pulse oximetry has reduced undetected hypoxemia in perioperative and ward settings, but transfer-specific evidence is limited.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patient (≥ 18 years old)
* Patient scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia at the HUS between January 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025

Exclusion Criteria:

\- Administration of premedication that may impair judgment.

Where it's running

  • Service d'Anesthésie - CHU de Strasbourg - France
    Strasbourg, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.