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The Accuracy of Smartphone Pulse Oximetry in Patients Visiting an Outpatient Pulmonary Function Lab for a 6-Minute Walk Test

Completed
Conditions
Oximetry
Registration Number
NCT03534271
Lead Sponsor
Rush University Medical Center
Brief Summary

The primary aim of this research is to determine the accuracy of smartphone pulse oximeters in detecting blood oxygen saturations, episodes of desaturations, and heart rate by comparing results to a Masimo© hospital-grade pulse oximeter.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
47
Inclusion Criteria
  • Ambulatory
  • 18 years and older
  • Visiting the pulmonary function laboratory at Rush University Medical Center for a 6-minute walk test that agree to participate.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Under the age of 18 years
  • High blood pressure above 180/90 mm Hg or pressure below 70/50 mm Hg
  • Dizzy, lightheaded or have severe headaches at time of enrollment
  • SpO2 at or below 85% on supplemental oxygen
  • On oxygen greater than 4 liters per minute
  • Gait issues that may result in a fall or patient walks with a walker and did not bring the device to this visit

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Accuracy of Smartphone Pulse Oximetersimmediately after the 6 minute walk test

Accuracy of smartphone pulse oximeter after 6 minute walk Posttest SpO2 %

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Rush University Medical Center

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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