This study is accepting new patients by invitation only

Oxygen Saturations Across Tones of Skin

a study on Generalised Melanin Pigmentation Pulse Oximetry

Summary

Eligibility
for people ages 18-99 (full criteria)
Location
at San Diego, California
Dates
study started
completion around
Principal Investigator
by Shannon Cotton

Description

Summary

Pulse oximetry, or SpO2, is a vital sign used across healthcare systems to gauge how much oxygen blood is carrying as a percentage of the maximum it could carry. Recent research has suggested that current SpO2 monitors may inaccurately report high SpO2 in patients with darker skin tones when the actual oxygenation is at unsafe, low levels. Additionally, this new research suggests as the SpO2 levels decrease, the risk of occult hypoxia rises. The investigators hypothesize melanin interferes with the pulse oximetry accuracy. Investigators will use spectrophotometry to measure melanin indices and other variables to test this hypothesis.

Official Title

Addressing Race-Based Limitations in Pulse Oximetry Through Colorimeter or Spectrophotometer-Integrated Corrections

Keywords

Generalised Melanin Pigmentation, Pulse Oximetry

Eligibility

You can join if…

Open to people ages 18-99

  1. >18 years old
  2. Any gender
  3. Any ethnic background
  4. Admitted to UC San Diego La Jolla or Hillcrest campus ICU
  5. Mechanically ventilated
  6. Has a clinical ABG ordered by the critical care team responsible for clinical care

You CAN'T join if...

  1. <18 years old b. Medical history of or acute diagnosis of sickle cell disease c. Normally protected individuals under 45 CFR 46 (pregnant individuals, prisoners, and children)

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Location

  • UCSD Health
    San Diego California 92103 United States

Lead Scientist at UCSD

Details

Status
accepting new patients by invitation only
Start Date
Completion Date
(estimated)
Sponsor
University of California, San Diego
ID
NCT06298422
Study Type
Observational
Participants
Expecting 20 study participants
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