Hand circulation and oxygen sensor study
This study tests how well pulse oximeters (the clip that measures oxygen in your blood) work on different skin tones. It aims to make these devices more accurate for everyone, especially people with darker skin.
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Who can take part
- You are a healthy adult aged 18 or older.
- You do not smoke.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 30.
- If you are female, you are not pregnant.
- You do not have heart or lung disease, and you are not taking medications that could affect oxygen readings.
- People with darker skin are especially encouraged to join.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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