Examining how skin color affects pulse oximeter accuracy in children

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This multisite observational study aims to evaluate the accuracy of pulse oximeters in children of varying skin colors undergoing cardiac catheterization. By objectively measuring skin color and comparing pulse oximeter readings to direct arterial blood oxygen measurements, the study seeks to identify any discrepancies in accuracy. The research will involve children under 18 years old and will utilize clinical data collected during routine care to assess the performance of pulse oximeters across different skin tones. The findings could provide valuable insights into the clinical implications of pulse oximeter use in pediatric populations.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Child is between 1 month and 18 years old
* Child is undergoing a cardiac catheterization procedure that typically involves direct arterial oxygen saturation measurement by co-oximeter from a location reflective of systemic saturation.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Child previously participated in the study
* Child has differential cyanosis across extremities
* Child is receiving an intravenous vasoconstrictor prior to procedure
* Child has a ventricular assist device (VAD)

Where it's running

• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting
• Columbia University Medical Center
  New York, New York, United States Not yet recruiting
• Texas Children's Hospital
  Houston, Texas, United States Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Halley Ruppel, PhD — University of Pennsylvania
• Study coordinator: Halley Ruppel, PhD
• Email: hruppel@nursing.upenn.edu
• Phone: 267-426-0220

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.