Monitoring vital signs in hospitalized patients using advanced sensors

Data Collection Study for RFP (Respiration From Plethysmogram)

NA · Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global · NCT06633861

This study is testing new sensors to see if they can better monitor oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in hospitalized patients, including both adults and kids.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment75 (estimated)
Ages4 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorPhilips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global (industry)
Locations1 site (Wales, Bangor)
Trial IDNCT06633861 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study involves hospitalized patients who will undergo routine spot-check monitoring of vital signs. It aims to measure oxygen saturation using various Philips SpO2 finger sensors while simultaneously monitoring CO2 levels with a nasal cannula. The collected data will help improve algorithms for respiratory rate measurement using the saturation probe and Philips FAST pulse oximeter system. The study will include a total of 75 participants, comprising both adults and pediatric patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include hospitalized adults and pediatric patients aged 4 years and older who are undergoing regular spot-check measurements.

Not a fit: Patients who are critically ill, palliative, or have severe physical conditions affecting sensor application will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the accuracy of vital sign monitoring, leading to better patient outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in improving vital sign monitoring techniques, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult subjects (aged 18 years or older) willing and able to understand and provide written informed consent
* Paediatric subjects aged 16 years and older willing and able to understand and provide written informed consent
* Paediatric subjects aged approx. 4-16 years and their legal guardians, willing and able to understand and provide written informed consent/assent
* Subject weight within intended use of at least one SpO2 sensor under test at time of enrolment (M1191T: adult patients \>50kg, M1196T: adult patients \>40kg, M1192A: paediatric patients 15-50kg)
* Willing and able to wear study devices during study procedures
* Subject undergoing regular spot-check measurements as per the site's standard of care

Exclusion Criteria:

* Palliative patients
* Critically ill patients with severe physiological instability (NEWS ≥9)
* Injury/wounds or physical malformation of sensor application site (i.e. fingers, toes, hands, feet)
* Subjects with severe contact allergies to standard adhesives, latex or other materials found in pulse oximetry sensors (self-reported)
* Unwillingness or inability to remove coloured nail polish or artificial nails from application site
* Nail fungus on application site
* Severe dermatitis or hyperkeratosis (e.g. ichthyosis) at sensor application site

Where this trial is running

Wales, Bangor

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.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: In-patients Assessment of Vital Signs, vital signs

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.